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Ship rat, Rattus rattus, VT335

Physical Description

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

Field Collection

Cold store

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 2 x 100 x 300mm
Weight: 220g
Length: 425mm
Length (Tail): 230mm
Length (Ear): 25mm
Length (Foot cu): 38mm
Length (Foot su): 36mm
Length (Head+body): 195mm

Sex

Male

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