Geomyoidea

plural noun

Ge·​o·​my·​oi·​dea

ˌjē(ˌ)ōˌmīˈȯidēə

: a superfamily of rodents comprising those with external cheek pouches (as the pocket gophers and the kangaroo rat)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Geomys genus of rodents + -oidea

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