Micklem's mole-rat
The Micklem's mole-rat (Fukomys micklemi) is a species of rodent in the family Bathyergidae. It is found in Zambia. It is a subterranean species of chisel tooth diggers.[1]
| Micklem's mole rat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Bathyergidae |
| Genus: | Fukomys |
| Species: | F. micklemi |
| Binomial name | |
| Fukomys micklemi (Chubb, 1909) | |
It is a social species, and this has been suggested to account for its more diverse and extensive vocal repertoire than has been observed in eusocial species of Bathyergidae. [2] As a result of DNA analysis it has been suggested that the species may need to be subdivided.[3]
References
- Work behaviour and biting performance in the cooperative breeding Micklem’s mole-rat Fukomys micklemi (Bathyergidae, Rodentia) Van Daele, Desmet, Šumbera, Adriaens published in Mammalian Biology March 2019 retrieved 26th Nov 2019
- Bioacoustics vol 23 2014, Vanden Hole, Van Daele, Desmet, Devos & Adriaens retrieved 26th Nov 2019
- academia.edu Van Daele, Verheyen, Brunain & Adriaens retrieved 26th Nov 2019
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