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THE Gerbillinae are highly differentiated rodents exhibiting many instances of parallel specializations in external and anatomical features evolved in independent lines. Consequently, the present ...

This valuable study provides an experimental paradigm and state-of-the-art analysis method for studying the existence of call types and transition differences among Mongolian gerbil families in a ...

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Hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs are all types of cute rodents commonly kept as house pets. Here’s a breakdown of how they differ and which physical features can help you tell them apart. Hamsters, ...

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CT scans revealed a layer of bony scales, or osteoderms, hidden beneath the skin of the tails in spiny mice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Populations of broadly distributed species often exhibit geographic structuring, which is sometimes reflected in phenotype. The monotypic Indian gerbil (Tatera indica) is an example of a widely ...

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PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of L-alanyl-L-glutamine (L-Ala-Gln) preconditioning in an acute cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) model in gerbils. METHODS: Thirty-six Mongolian gerbils (Meriones ...