Meaning of the word "cotton rat" in English

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cotton rat

US /ˈkɑːt.ən ˌræt/

UK /ˈkɑːt.ən ˌræt/

Noun

any of several species of New World rodents of the genus Sigmodon, having coarse fur and a cottony appearance, especially S. hispidus, found in the southern United States and Central America.

Example:

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The field study observed the nesting habits of the cotton rat.

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The cotton rat is a common host for various parasites.

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