Eastern pocket gophers

Eastern pocket gophers

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Geomyidae
Genus : Geomys

Facts about the genus Geomys, the eastern pocket gophers

Habitat and Ecology Geomys is described as preferring loose, sandy soils in open or sparsely wooded areas. (Full text)

Scientific name: The genus name Geomys is from the Greek words geo (earth) and mys (mouse). (Full text)

When Geomys is present, Pappogeomys is restricted to denser, shallower soils on interfluves *14*. (Full text)

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Because of this preference, the distribution of Geomys is often patchy, closely tracking the local soils. (Full text)