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rattus

/ˈræt.əs/

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noun

/ˈræt.əs/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода для обычных домашних крыс, характеризующихся верхними резцами со скошенным краем.

A scientific genus name for common house rats, characterized by upper incisors with a beveled edge.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of rodents that includes common house rats, characterized by upper incisors with a beveled edge.

    ruКрысы

    • Rattus norvegicus is the brown rat commonly found in cities.
    • The genus Rattus includes over 60 species worldwide.
    • Rattus rattus, the black rat, is known for its climbing ability.
Forms
  • rattus plural form
  • rattus' possessive plural form
  • rattus's possessive singular form