The Phenomenon of Rat Mouse-like Body Structure in Mammals
This book introduces the most ancient and commonest mammalian life form, which is nonetheless largely overlooked - the muridoids, i.e., animals with mouse-like body structure. There are approximately two thousand mouse-like species, or about a third of all mammals, belonging to 9 different orders. T...
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Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
Language: | English |
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Tartu
University of Tartu Press
2023
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Summary: | This book introduces the most ancient and commonest mammalian life form, which is nonetheless largely overlooked - the muridoids, i.e., animals with mouse-like body structure. There are approximately two thousand mouse-like species, or about a third of all mammals, belonging to 9 different orders. The author explains the reason for the existence of mouse-like body structure, describes the taxonomic, morphological, ecological and ecomorphological diversity of mouse-like animals, and reveals the role of muridoids in the evolution of mammals. |
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Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (269 p.) |
ISBN: | 9789916273159 |
Access: | Open Access |