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The round-tailed muskrat is a semiaquatic and nocturnal species native to the southeastern United States. [3] Limited sexual dimorphism is seen among round-tailed muskrats, with female adults weighing an average of 262 grams (9.2 oz) and male adults measuring at a slightly heavier average of 279 grams (9.8 oz). [3]
Round-tailed muskrat, N. alleni; Genus Ondatra. Muskrat, O. zibethicus; Of these, the muskrat (O. zibethicus) is found throughout North America aside from the warmer or drier regions, and has been introduced to Eurasia. The round-tailed muskrat (N. alleni) is only found in Florida and adjacent Georgia, just outside of the range of O. zibethicus.
The muskrat or common muskrat [1] (Ondatra zibethicus) is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over various climates and habitats. It has crucial effects on the ecology of wetlands, [2] and is a resource of food and fur ...
Round-tailed muskrat, Neofiber alleni [n 4] LC; Muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus [n 4] LC; Western heather vole, Phenacomys intermedius [n 4] LC; Eastern heather vole, Phenacomys ungava [n 1] LC; Northern bog lemming, Synaptomys borealis [n 4] LC; Southern bog lemming, Synaptomys cooperi [n 4] LC
The muskrat or common muskrat [1] (Ondatra zibethicus) is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...
The most convenient distinguishing feature of the Arvicolinae is the nature of their molar teeth, which have prismatic cusps in the shape of alternating triangles. These molars are an adaptation to a herbivorous diet in which the major food plants include a large proportion of abrasive materials such as phytoliths; the teeth get worn down by abrasion throughout the adult life of the animal and ...
A sky chart showing the location of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) throughout January. (NASA) The easiest time to see the comet will be during the second weekend of February as it passes incredibly close ...
Listrophorus caudatus – round-tailed muskrat (Neofiber alleni) Listrophorus dicrostonyx – collared lemming (Dicrostonyx) Listrophorus dozieri – muskrat; Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) Listrophorus faini – muskrat; Listrophorus floridanus – southeastern pocket gopher (Geomys pinetis) Listrophorus kingstownensis – muskrat