Mesembriomys
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Mesembriomys is a genus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to Australia.[1] It contains the following species:
- Black-footed tree-rat (M. gouldii)
- Golden-backed tree-rat (M. macrurus)
Quick Facts Mesembriomys Temporal range: Early Pleistocene to Recent, Scientific classification ...
Mesembriomys Temporal range: Early Pleistocene to Recent | |
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Black-footed tree-rat (Mesembriomys gouldii) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Muridae |
Tribe: | Hydromyini |
Genus: | Mesembriomys Palmer, 1906 |
Type species | |
Mus hirsutus[1] | |
Species | |
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