Chisel-toothed kangaroo rat
The chisel-toothed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys microps) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae.
| Chisel-toothed kangaroo rat | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Heteromyidae |
| Genus: | Dipodomys |
| Species: | D. microps |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipodomys microps (Merriam, 1904) | |
There are 13 sub-species. Saltbush leaves are a major dietary component, requiring specialized physiology to eliminate the salt while retaining water.
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