peromyscus

• 白足鼠属（Peromyscus），是仓鼠科下的一属小型啮齿动物，俗称鹿鼠，广泛分布于北美洲和中美洲，适应性强，常用于科学研究。

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.

专有名词

1. New World wood miceC2formalscientific

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

   鹿鼠属

   • 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.