Week 9: Rodents Flashcards
What are the animals that are classified as rodents
hamsters gerbils mice rats guinea pigs chinchillas
Rodents are gnawing animals that have continuously growing ______ and ________
upper and lower incisors
What is the area between the anus and genitalia
anogenital distance
female mice and rats have a shorter __________ than males
anogenital distance
the anogenital distance is used to determine _____ of lab animals and pocket pets
sex
Guinea pigs are also called _______
cavies
Guinea pigs are rodents with _____, _____, and _______
short bodies, stocky legs, and short sharp claws
What are the common varieties of guinea pigs
Abyssinian
American short-haired
Peruvian
_____ are used as pets and lab animals
- have cheek pouches to store food
- prominent scent glands on their flanks
hamsters
What are the different varieties of hamsters
syrian
golden
_____ are burrowing rodents that have short bodies and a hunched appearance
Gerbils
______ have a scent gland on its abdomen
male gerbils
gerbils are also known as _______
jirds
_______ are nocturnal, live in groups, and resemble rabbits with shorter ears and bushy tails
chinchillas
What is the chinchillas defense mechanism
they release fur
How do chinchillas clean themselves
by dusting
Ferrets are in the _________ family
mustelidae
Rabbits are also known as _______
lagomorphs
Because of rabbits powerful hindquarters what is important for VT’s
restraint
