Microtinae
| Definition: |
A subfamily of the Muridae consisting of 20 genera. Voles, lemmings, and muskrats are included in this subfamily. They occur nearly world-wide. |
| Notes: |
note common names as X refs; IM; qualif permitted; for X ref MICE, RED-BACKED & other species commonly called "mouse" but taxonomically MICROTINAE, do not check tag MICE |
| Also Called: |
Clethrionomys,Dicrostonyx,Lemmus,Mice, Red-Backed,Ondatra,Voles,Cricetidae |
| Previously Indexed: |
Rats (1966-1981),Rodentia (1966-1981) |
Microtinae Definitions and Terms
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