Laboratory Animals Flashcards
1
Q
Mus musculus
A
mouse
2
Q
What is the harderian gland?
A
lacrimal gland located behind rodent eyeball
3
Q
Rattus norvegicus
A
rat
4
Q
Oryctolagus cuniculus
A
rabbit
5
Q
Are rabbits nocturnal or crepuscular?
A
crepuscular
6
Q
Average Litter Size (mouse)
A
6-12
7
Q
Average Weaning Age (mouse)
A
21 days
8
Q
Average Estrous Cycle (mouse)
A
4-5 days
9
Q
Average Gestation Length (mouse)
A
19-21 days
10
Q
Average Litter Size (rat)
A
7-14
11
Q
Average Weaning Age (rat)
A
21 days
12
Q
Average Estrous Cycle (rat)
A
4-5 days
13
Q
Average Gestation Length (rat)
A
20-22 days
14
Q
Average Litter Size (guinea pig)
A
2-6
15
Q
Average Weaning Age (guinea pig)
A
21 days
