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naked mole rat

/ˈneɪkɪd məʊl ræt/

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/ˈneɪkɪd məʊl ræt/B2formalscientific
  • ruМаленький, почти безволосый грызун, обитающий в Восточной Африке, известный своей сложной социальной структурой, устойчивостью к раку и долгой продолжительностью жизни по сравнению с другими грызунами.

A small, nearly hairless rodent native to East Africa, known for its complex social structure, resistance to cancer, and long lifespan relative to other rodents.

  1. Heterocephalus glaberB2formal

    A small, nearly hairless, burrowing rodent native to East Africa, known for its unusual social structure, long lifespan, and resistance to cancer.

    ruГолый землекоп

    • The naked mole rat lives in large underground colonies with a single breeding queen.
    • Scientists study the naked mole rat to understand its remarkable resistance to pain and aging.
    • Unlike most rodents, the naked mole rat has a very low metabolic rate.