Dipodomys

A genus of the family Heteromyidae which contains 22 species. Their physiology is adapted for the conservation of water, and they seldom drink water. They are found in arid or desert habitats and travel by hopping on their hind limbs.

Year introduced: 1991(1982)

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.992.510

MeSH Unique ID: D004173

Registry Number: txid10016

Entry Terms:

• Kangaroo Rats
• Kangaroo Rat
• Rat, Kangaroo
• Rats, Kangaroo

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Eukaryota
Animals
Chordata
Vertebrates
Mammals
Eutheria
Rodentia
Dipodomys