Lecture 16 Flashcards
1
Q
How many rodent species are there?
A
2,277 Species
2
Q
How Many Lagomorph Species are there?
A
92 Species
3
Q
What are examples of terrestrial rodents?
A
Mice or Rabbits
4
Q
What are some examples of arboreal rodents
A
Tree squirrels, southern/northern flying squirrels
5
Q
What are some examples of subterranean rodents?
A
Naked mole rat
6
Q
What are some examples of Semiaquatic rodents?
A
Muskrats, Beavers, Capybaras
7
Q
What’s special about rodent teeth
A
Constantly growing, only the front has enamel (the back wears faster than the front creating a edge)
8
Q
What’s special about Lagomorph teeth
A
Two sets on incisors
9
Q
Pikas
A
Round ears, alpine areas rocky outgrowths
10
Q
Cavorting
A
Bunnies jump around during mating display
