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cricetus

/ˈkraɪ.sɪ.təs/

Traduction: Nom scientifique de genre pour les hamsters de l'Ancien Monde, étant le genre type de la famille des Cricetidae.

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/ˈkraɪ.sɪ.təs/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique de genre pour les hamsters de l'Ancien Monde, étant le genre type de la famille des Cricetidae.

A scientific genus name for Old World hamsters, which is the type genus of the family Cricetidae.

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  1. Type genus of CricetidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of rodents in the family Cricetidae, commonly known as Old World hamsters, characterized by their stout bodies, short tails, and cheek pouches used for storing food.

    frCricetus (genre de hamsters)

    • The genus Cricetus includes the European hamster, Cricetus cricetus.
    • Cricetus species are known for their extensive burrowing systems.
    • Researchers study Cricetus to understand hibernation patterns.