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The Rat

The Rat. By: Marjhaa Glenn, Nadjah Hasan, Terrell Caradine, & Briana Cook. The Classification of The Rat. Kingdom- Animalia (Eukaryotes & Heterotrophy) Phylum- Chordata (Anal tail) Class- Mammalia (hair) Order- Rodentia (Non-Flying) Family- Muridac (Small mammals) Genus- Rattus.

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The Rat

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  1. The Rat By: Marjhaa Glenn, Nadjah Hasan, Terrell Caradine, & Briana Cook

  2. The Classification of The Rat • Kingdom- Animalia (Eukaryotes & Heterotrophy) • Phylum- Chordata (Anal tail) • Class- Mammalia (hair) • Order- Rodentia (Non-Flying) • Family- Muridac (Small mammals) • Genus- Rattus

  3. Related Animals Related • Mouse ( rodents) • Possum • Porcupines • Squirrels • Guinea Pigs (mammals)

  4. Habitat • Arboreal in nature • Lives in cypress trees • Also lives in electrical areas in human homes

  5. Movement • Rats move on their four feet • Usually three feet are in contact with the ground at any time. • The tail is important in helping the rats keep a steady balance. • Rats can stand up on their back legs when exploring new areas.

  6. Feedingg • Will eat almost everything • Omnivores but prefers grain, livestock feed and meat • Also know to eat soap, furs, candy and etc • Relies on water and needs 1/2 to 1 ounces daily

  7. Circulation/Respiration • Consists of a heart, blood and blood vessels • Breathes through lungs • 4 chambered heart • Closed circulatory system • Circulatory system similar to humans

  8. Reproduction • Female doe’s participates in mating rituals • Flirts by wagging their tails and putting rump in the air • Interactions last for a few seconds but repeated for 24 hours • Pregnant for 21-23 days • 1-24 pups but 6 is averaged sized • pups are born blind, deaf and naked

  9. Nervous System • A central nervous system (consists of a brain and a spinal cord) • A peripheral nervous system (nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord) • An autonomic nervous system ( Acts as an control system for the peripheral system)

  10. Interesting Facts • The white is a albino strain of the Norway Rat • Rats are poor climbers, but very good swimmers • Rats don’t have thumbs • Rats use high-frequency sounds to communicate with each other • A rats life span is about 2 to 3 years • Rats are considered a delicacy in India

  11. Dissection!!!

  12. Bibliography • http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4568060_rats-reproduce.html • http://www.ask.com/question/how-many-chambers-in-a-rat-heart • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/circulatory-system-of-a-rat.html • http://voices.yahoo.com/humans-vs-rats-11937586.html • http://www.tutorvista.com/content/biology/biology-iii/animal-morphology/respiratory-excretory-nervous-reproductive-system-rat.php • http://www.orkin.com/ • http://ezinearticles.com/

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