Proedromys
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Proedromys is a genus of rodent
in the family Cricetidae
from China
. It is part of the tribe Arvicolini
within the subfamily Arvicolinae
, which contains the vole
s, lemming
s, and relatives.
It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the family Cricetidae
Cricetidae
The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complex superfamily Muroidea. It includes true hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice...
from China
China
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. It is part of the tribe Arvicolini
Arvicolini
Arvicolini is a tribe of voles in the subfamily Arvicolinae.-List of species:Tribe Arvicolini*Genus Arvicola - water voles**European Water Vole, Arvicola amphibius ...
within the subfamily Arvicolinae
Arvicolinae
The Arvicolinae are a subfamily of rodents that includes the voles, lemmings, and muskrats. They are most closely related to the other subfamilies in the Cricetidae . Some authorities place the subfamily Arvicolinae in the family Muridae along with all other members of the superfamily Muroidea...
, which contains the vole
Vole
A vole is a small rodent resembling a mouse but with a stouter body, a shorter hairy tail, a slightly rounder head, smaller ears and eyes, and differently formed molars . There are approximately 155 species of voles. They are sometimes known as meadow mice or field mice in North America...
s, lemming
Lemming
Lemmings are small rodents, usually found in or near the Arctic, in tundra biomes. They are subniveal animals, and together with voles and muskrats, they make up the subfamily Arvicolinae , which forms part of the largest mammal radiation by far, the superfamily Muroidea, which also includes rats,...
s, and relatives.
It contains the following species:
- Duke of Bedford's VoleDuke of Bedford's VoleThe Duke of Bedford's Vole is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found only in China.-References:...
(Proedromys bedfordi) - Proedromys liangshanensis