Growth and behavioural development of the fawn-footed mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys cervinipes)
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DOI: 10.1071/am20037
Abstract: The fawn-footed mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys cervinipes) is a common Australian rainforest rodent; however, little is known about the growth or behavioural development of individuals of this species. We raised mosaic-tailed rats in captivity to assess… read more here.
Keywords: growth behavioural; behavioural development; mosaic tailed; mosaic ... See more keywords
The effects of antibiotics and illness on gut microbial composition in the fawn-footed mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys cervinipes)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281533
Abstract: The gut microbiota are critical for maintaining the health and physiological function of individuals. However, illness and treatment with antibiotics can disrupt bacterial community composition, the consequences of which are largely unknown in wild animals.… read more here.
Keywords: rat melomys; composition; mosaic tailed; fawn footed ... See more keywords