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kangaroo rat
kangaroo rat Tiny, desert-dwelling rodent of w North America. It has long hind legs and a long tail, and hops. It stores seeds in its cheek pouches. Length: to 41cm (16in), including the tail. Family Heteromyidae; genus Dipodomys.
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kangaroo rat
kangaroo rat See HETEROMYIDAE.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "kangaroo rat." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "kangaroo rat." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-kangaroorat.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "kangaroo rat." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-kangaroorat.html |
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