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Rattus

Rattus

1 8.2
A group of small mammals that includes the common house rat
  • noun
  • /ˈrætəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Rattus
  • The Rattus genus includes species like the brown rat, which are commonly found in urban areas.
  • Rattus norvegicus
  • black rat (Rattus)

Examples

  • Rats (Rattus norvegicus) were not found to be infected.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Eradication of black rats (R. rattus) from Midway Island resulted in increased numbers and reproductive success of Bonin Island petrels (Pterodroma hypoleuca; Rauzon 2007).

    Academic text (2012)

  • In scientific research, Rattus norvegicus is frequently used to study genetics and diseases.

  • The adaptability of Rattus species allows them to thrive in diverse environments.

Synonyms

genus Rattus
vsRattus
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of rodents that includes common rats with slanted upper front teeth

is the same meaning but is a single word scientific name

Compounds

genus Rattus
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of rodents that includes common rats with slanted upper front teeth

Rattus rattus
  • Specialized
8.9

A small black rat with a long tail that lives near houses and is often a pest

Surface Forms

Rattus singular
Rattus plural

Etymology

Rattus comes from the old Latin word rattus, which simply means 'rat'. Scientists kept that Latin word as the name for the group of common city and laboratory rats, so Rattus points directly to the familiar animal in reports and studies.