mus
n. countable C2 Proficiency mus
n. a type of small mouse found in nature. It is the scientific name for the common house mouse.
n. the genus of small rodents that includes the common house mouse. Often used in biological contexts to refer to the specific group of animals.
The scientist studied the behavior of Mus musculus in the lab.
Researchers often use species from the Mus genus to understand mammalian genetics and disease.
The evolutionary history of the genus Mus reveals a complex pattern of migration and adaptation across various continents over millions of years.
Usage
When used as a scientific name, it is always capitalized and usually italicized.