鼠形亚目
鼠形亚目(Myomorpha)是在啮齿类的进化过程中,最成功和最进步的一类。咬肌最发达、分化。
鼠形啮齿类
词根:Myomorpha
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Mygalomorphae[无脊椎] 猛蛛亚目
Suborder Myomorpha contains 1,137 species of mouse-like rodents, nearly a quarter of all mammal species. Included are mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, lemmings and voles. They are grouped according to the structure of their jaws and molar teeth. Both their medial and lateral masseter muscles are displaced forward, making them adept at gnawing. The medial masseter muscle goes through the eye socket, a feature unique among mammals. Myomorphs are found worldwide (apart from Antarctica) in almost all land habitats. They are usually nocturnal seed-eaters.Most myomorph species belong to superfamily Muroidea:Historically, the definition of the suborder Myomorpha has included one or both of:
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