Organisms

Dipodomys

A genus of the family Heteromyidae which contains 22 species. Their physiology is adapted for the conservation of water, and they seldom drink water. They are found in arid or desert habitats and travel by hopping on their hind limbs.

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Abstract

A genus of the family Heteromyidae which contains 22 species. Their physiology is adapted for the conservation of water, and they seldom drink water. They are found in arid or desert habitats and travel by hopping on their hind limbs.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Kangaroo Rats
  • Rats, Kangaroo
  • Kangaroo Rat
  • Rat, Kangaroo

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18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, psychology, surgery, urine, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse entry term KANGAROO RATS with RAT KANGAROO see POTOROIDAE

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History Note

91(82); was see under RODENTIA 1982-90; was KANGAROO RATS see under RODENTS 1975-81

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.649w.313w.992w.510w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dipodomys. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004173. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004173
  2. Dipodomys. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_rat
  3. Dipodomys. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120094