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rodent

/ˈroʊdənt/

noun

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A small mammal with continuously growing incisors for gnawing, such as mice, rats, squirrels, and beavers.

  • The house was infested with rodents.
  • Squirrels are common rodents in urban parks.
  • Many rodents carry diseases that can affect humans.
  • Agricultural researchers studied how rodent populations fluctuate in response to changes in crop rotation patterns and pesticide use.
  • The biology laboratory maintains strict protocols to prevent rodent contamination of experimental food supplies and equipment.
  • Paleontologists discovered fossilized rodent teeth that provide crucial evidence about the diet and habitat of prehistoric ecosystems.