peromyscus

• Genre de souris américaines, petits rongeurs généralement présents en Amérique du Nord et centrale, connus pour leur adaptabilité et leur utilisation en recherche scientifique.

A genus of New World wood mice, small rodents commonly found in North and Central America, known for their adaptability and use in scientific research.

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1. New World wood miceC2formalscientific

   A genus of small rodents native to the Americas, commonly known as deer mice or wood mice.

   Peromyscus (souris sylvestres du Nouveau Monde)

   • Peromyscus species are widely used in ecological and genetic research.
   • The white-footed mouse, Peromyscus leucopus, is a common host for Lyme disease ticks.
   • Peromyscus maniculatus is one of the most abundant mammals in North America.