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Ship rat, Rattus rattus, VT334

Physical Description

Study skin of a rat mounted flat on a cardboard mounting plate. Some bits of skin missing from the chest area.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 2 x 90 x 265mm
Weight: 67g
Length: 322mm
Length (Tail): 188mm
Length (Ear): 19mm
Length (Foot cu): 32.5mm
Length (Foot su): 30mm

Sex

Female

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