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Mus (/mʌs/; from Latin mus, meaning "mouse") is a genus of rodents that includes the common house mouse (Mus musculus) and several other species of mice.
Etymology
The term Mus is derived from the Latin word mus, which translates to "mouse". This term has been used in scientific nomenclature to classify various species of mice since the 18th century.
Species
The genus Mus includes several species, some of which are:
- Mus musculus - The common house mouse
- Mus caroli - Ryukyu mouse
- Mus cervicolor - Fawn-colored mouse
- Mus cookii - Cook's mouse
- Mus booduga - Little Indian field mouse
Related Terms
- Rodentia - The order to which Mus belongs.
- Mammalia - The class to which Mus belongs.
- Muridae - The family to which Mus belongs.
- Murinae - The subfamily to which Mus belongs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mus
- Wikipedia's article - Mus
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