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Polynesian rat, Rattus exulans, VT434

Physical Description

Study skin of a rat mounted on a cardboard plate. Specimen is flat and dorsoventrally compressed. Some bits of skin are missing from the chest, abdomen and dorsal areas. Tip of the tail is broken. Right and Left left legs are almost detached from the body.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 1 x 90 x 270mm

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