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| Murids Temporal range: early Miocene – Recent | |
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| Black rat (Rattus rattus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Superfamily: | Muroidea |
| Family: | Muridae |
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Muridae is the largest family of mammals. It contains over 700 species. These species can be found naturally throughout Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. They have been introduced worldwide. The group includes true mice and rats, gerbils, and relatives.
The family name Muridae is sometimes used in a broader sense to include all members of the superfamily Muroidea.
The Murids are classified in four subfamilies, and about 140 genera. view more...
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