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The European edible dormouse also known as the European dormouse or European fat dormouse (Glis glis) is a large dormouse and one of only two living species in the genus Glis, found in most of Europe and parts of western Asia. [3] The common name comes from the Romans, who ate them as a delicacy.
Glis is a genus of rodent that contains two extant species, both known as edible dormice or fat dormice: the European edible dormouse (Glis glis) and the Iranian edible dormouse (Glis persicus). It also contains a number of fossil species.
The edible dormouse (Glis glis) was considered a delicacy in ancient Rome, either as a savoury appetizer or as a dessert (dipped in honey and poppy seeds). The Romans used a special kind of enclosure, a glirarium , to raise and fatten dormice for the table. [ 7 ]
European edible dormouse, Glis glis; Iranian edible dormouse, Glis persicus; References This page was last edited on 7 June 2024, at 18:45 (UTC). ...
This is a partial list of edible molluscs. Molluscs are a large phylum of invertebrate animals, many of which have shells . Edible molluscs are harvested from saltwater, freshwater, and the land, and include numerous members of the classes Gastropoda (snails), Bivalvia (clams, scallops, oysters etc.), Cephalopoda (octopus and squid), and ...
The Iranian edible dormouse or Iranian fat dormouse (Glis persicus) is a species of dormouse native to Western and Central Asia. It is one of only two species in the genus Glis . Taxonomy
The hazel dormouse is native to northern Europe and Asia Minor. It is the only dormouse native to the British Isles, and is therefore often referred to simply as the "dormouse" in British sources, although the edible dormouse, Glis glis, has been accidentally introduced and now has an established population in South East England.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 January 2025. Order of mammals Rodent Temporal range: Late Paleocene – recent Pre๊ ๊ O S D C P T J K Pg N Capybara Springhare Golden-mantled ground squirrel North American beaver House mouse Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Mirorder ...