Mice
Mice (Mus)
Mice (Mus) /maɪs/ are small rodents characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail, and a high breeding rate. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse (Mus musculus). It is also a popular pet.
Etymology
The word "mouse" and its cognates in other languages stem from the Proto-Indo-European word *mūs, which is the assumed ancestor of the English word "mouse", the Greek μῦς, and the Sanskrit मूष (mūṣ).
Related Terms
- Rodent: Mice belong to the order of Rodentia, which is characterized by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing.
- Mus musculus: The scientific name for the common house mouse.
- Pet: Mice are often kept as pets due to their small size and easy care.
- Mammal: Mice are mammals, a group of vertebrate animals which are characterized by the possession of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding (nursing) their young.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mice
- Wikipedia's article - Mice
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