Holochilus sciureus

Pieces of factual information on Holochilus sciureus, a marsh rat from genus Holochilus, are presented. Holochilus was considered a close relative of Sigmodon, but penis morphology and karyology suggest a closer relationship to Oryzomys.

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Published inMammalian species Vol. 780; no. 780; pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Barreto, Guillermo R, García-Rangel, Shaenandhoa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York American Society of Mammalogists 01.12.2005
Oxford University Press
Subjects
Animal physiology
Female animals
Karyology
Mammals
Rats
Regular
Reproduction
Rice
Rodents
Taxonomy
Teeth
Viruses
Zoology
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Summary:Pieces of factual information on Holochilus sciureus, a marsh rat from genus Holochilus, are presented. Holochilus was considered a close relative of Sigmodon, but penis morphology and karyology suggest a closer relationship to Oryzomys.
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ISSN:0076-3519
1545-1410
DOI:10.1644/780.1