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Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus, VT378

Physical Description

Study skin of a rat mounted flat on a cardboard mounting plate. Some areas of skin missing from the back of the head close to the ears and from proximal region of the tail.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 3 x 90 x 360mm
Length: 385mm
Length (Tail): 176mm
Length (Ear): 18mm
Length (Foot cu): 38mm
Length (Foot su): 36mm

Sex

Female

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