Ziegler's water rat

noun

Hydromys ziegleri, a species of water rat native to the mountains of Papua New Guinea.

Meanings

nounZiegler's water rat (plural Ziegler's water rats)

plural Ziegler's water rats · alternative Ziegler's Water Rat

  1. Hydromys ziegleri, a species of water rat native to the mountains of Papua New Guinea.

Origin

Named after Dr. Alan C. Ziegler.

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