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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 ]
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 European edible dormouse is the largest of all extant dormice, being around 14 to 19 cm (5.5 to 7.5 in) in head-body length, plus an 11- to 13-cm-long tail. It normally weighs from 120 to 150 g (4.2 to 5.3 oz), but may almost double in weight immediately prior to hibernation .
European edible dormouse, Glis glis; Iranian edible dormouse, Glis persicus; References This page was last edited on 7 June 2024, at 18:45 (UTC). ...
Microsciurus alfari - Central American dwarf squirrel; ... Glis glis - edible dormouse; Glis persicus - Iranian edible dormouse; Suborder Castorimorpha. Family Castoridae
Edible dormouse successfully introduced to British Isles; Siberian chipmunk successfully introduced to Europe and Asia [39] Grey squirrel successfully introduced to Europe, British Isles, Africa, and Pitcairn Islands [40] Callosciurus finlaysonii (Finlayson's squirrel) successfully introduced to Europe [41] and Japan [42]
Crepidula fornicata (American limpet, common slipper shell) into the coasts of British Columbia and Washington state from the Western Atlantic Ocean [374] [375] Littorina littorea (common periwinkle) from Europe [376] Myosotella myosotis (mouse ear snail) [377] Perna viridis (Asian green mussel) - Florida; Potamocorbula amurensis (overbite clam ...
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.