Vocabulary Entry

murine

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or resembling mice or related rodents.

Example Sentences

"The laboratory conducted tests on murine models to study the disease."

"Researchers prefer murine subjects for certain types of genetic studies."

"The murine species exhibit various behavioral traits compared to other rodents."

noun

Example Sentences

"The murines in the field were quickly captured for the study."

"Various murines were observed during the wildlife survey."

"Biologists often study murines to understand ecological interactions."