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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.