Perognathus

Japanese: Perognathus
Perognathus

...They have developed cheek pouches and can transport seeds efficiently to storage locations. Order Rodentia, Family Pocket Muridae, Genus Perognathus (Pocket Mouse) A general term for mammals belonging to the Perognathus genus, with 25 species including the desert pocket mouse P. penicillatus (illustration) found in the lowlands of the Midwest from Washington State to Mexico. They are closely related to kangaroo rats, but do not move by jumping on their hind two legs, but walk on all fours.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Perognathus" are listed below.

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Japanese:

…発達したほお袋をもち種子を貯蔵場所に能率よく運搬することができる。齧歯(げつし)目ポケットネズミ科ポケットネズミ属(ポケットマウス属)Perognathusに属する哺乳類の総称で,ワシントン州からメキシコに至る中西部の低地にサバクポケットネズミP.penicillatus(イラスト)など25種が分布する。カンガルーネズミに近縁だが,後2足での跳躍による移行はせず,4足歩行をする。…

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