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  2. Cheek pouch - Wikipedia

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    The widely distributed Rattus rattus is an example of the rodent family Muridae that lacks a true cheek pouch; rather, they exhibit more elastic cheeks (not true pouches) due to the organization of their cheek musculature.

  3. Gambian pouched rat - Wikipedia

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    The Gambian pouched rat has very poor eyesight, so it depends on its senses of smell and hearing. [4] Its name comes from the large, hamster-like pouches in its cheeks.It is not a true rat, but is part of an African branch of muroid rodents.

  4. Rattus - Wikipedia

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    Rattus is a genus of muroid rodents, all typically called rats. However, the term rat can also be applied to rodent species outside of this genus.

  5. Pouched rat - Wikipedia

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    Pouched rats are found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa with the exception of southern Africa. They are characterized by having large cheek pouches and a distinctive molar morphology. The molars are very similar to the type seen in the subfamily Murinae, but pouched rats probably evolved this similarity through convergent evolution.

  6. Heteromyidae - Wikipedia

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    Fur-lined cheek pouches are a feature across the family Heteromyidae. They have openings near the mouth and extend backwards along the sides of the neck. The fur on the animal's body is in general short and fine and often matches in colour the soil of the region in which the animal lives, being some shade of buff, pale brown, reddish-brown or grey.

  7. Merriam's kangaroo rat - Wikipedia

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    Merriam's kangaroo rats, like other kangaroo rats and pocket mice, are members of the family Heteromyidae. Each species within this family has fur-lined food storage pouches. The cheek pouch is utilized as a portable cache for food while foraging.

  8. The Truth About Those Nicotine Pouches You’re ... - AOL

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    Nicotine pouch ads are making the rounds, but read this before you try them. Experts explain how safe nicotine pouches are compared to cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Nicotine pouch ads are making ...

  9. Rodent - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 December 2024. Order of mammals Rodent Temporal range: Late Paleocene – recent Pre๊ž’ ๊ž’ 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 ...