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Record 1 1978-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
OBS

vole: any of various rodents of the chiefly palaearctic genus "Microtus" that are closely related to the lemmings and muskrats but in general resemble murine mice, or rats, typically have a stout body, rather blunt nose, short tail, and short ears, inhabit moist meadows and dry uplands, and do much damage to crops.

CONT

Eleven species of microtine rodents are classified together as pine voles (Pitymys).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
CONT

Les "Pitymys" sont de petits Campagnols répandus çà et là en France.

Spanish

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