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Definition of «vole»

A vole is a small rodent that belongs to the family Volelidae. They are found in many parts of the world, including North America and Eurasia. Voles have short legs, small ears, and a short tail. They are herbivores and feed on plants such as grasses, leaves, and roots. Some species of voles can cause damage to crops and gardens due to their burrowing habits and consumption of plant material.

Usage examples

  1. The vole scurried through the underbrush, disappearing into its burrow.
  2. I spotted a vole in my garden, nibbling on the roots of my plants.
  3. Voles are small rodents that are often mistaken for mice.
  4. Farmers sometimes have to deal with voles damaging their crops.
  5. The barn owl hunted in the field, looking for voles to feed its chicks.
  6. Voles are known for their tunneling abilities, creating intricate networks underground.
  7. The biologist set up traps to study and monitor the population of voles in the area.
  8. I read an interesting article about the impact of voles on the ecosystem.
  9. Voles have a varied diet that includes grasses, seeds, and even small insects.
  10. In some regions, vole populations can fluctuate dramatically from year to year.

Phrases with «vole»

Sentences with «vole»

  • Among the questions raised by the discovery is whether male prairie voles in the wild can trigger the crucial circuit without mating, says Elizabeth Hammock at Florida State University in Tallahassee. (newscientist.com)
  • We have the experience and resources to represent our clients in an extensive range of cases, as well as will as, those who are in voled in wrongful death lawsuit: (erisaontheweb.com)
  • But when Eilam took groups of voles with different individual anxiety levels and exposed them to barn owls, they all ended up equally stressed out. (scientificamerican.com)
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