- Microtus - Wikipedia
Microtus Microtus is a genus of voles found in North America, Europe and northern Asia The genus name refers to the small ears of these animals They are stout rodents with short ears, legs and tails They eat green vegetation such as grasses and sedges in summer, and grains, seeds, root and bark at other times The genus is also called
- (Microtus) - Know Your Mammals
Microtus is a fascinating genus of rodents known commonly as voles, specifically the meadow voles These small mammals often get overlooked, yet they play a crucial role in their ecosystems, offering insight into the intricate tapestry of nature
- Microtus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The genus Microtus (literally ‘small ears’ from the Greek) is a group of voles found in the Northern hemisphere primarily in Europe and North America Within the genus Microtus there are approximately 67 species commonly referred to as voles or meadow mice (Carleton and Musser, 2005)
- Meadow vole | Rodent Behavior Adaptations | Britannica
The genus Microtus contains about half of all vole species Voles, lemmings, and the muskrat are all classified in the subfamily Arvicolinae within the mouse family Muridae, order Rodentia
- Microtus - Wikiwand
Microtus is a genus of voles found in North America, Europe and northern Asia The genus name refers to the small ears of these animals They are stout rodents
- Microtus - Wikispecies - Wikimedia
Microtus Schrank, 1798: 66 Type species: Microtus terrestris Schrank, 1798, by subsequent designation
- Common vole - Wikipedia
Categories: IUCN Red List least concern species Microtus Mammals of Asia Rodents of Europe Mammals of Russia Mammals of Central Asia Mammals of Azerbaijan Mammals of Turkey Mammals of the Middle East Mammals described in 1778 Taxa named by Peter Simon Pallas
- Voles | Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Voles, also called meadow mice or field mice, are New World rodents that belong to the genus Microtus Twenty-three species of voles occupy the US, 7 of which cause significant economic damage
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