Rodents (from Latin rodere, 'to gnaw') are mammals of the order Rodentia (/roʊˈdɛnʃə/ roh-DEN-shə), which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal species are rodents.
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Mar 23, 2024 · Rodents may be diurnal, nocturnal, or sometimes active part of the day and night. Although some species are herbivorous, diets of most include ...
7 days ago · The meaning of RODENT is any of an order (Rodentia) of relatively small gnawing mammals (such as a mouse, squirrel, or beaver) that have in ...
They're all mammals with bodies covered with hair (not feathers or scales), they have tails, they give birth to living young (no eggs) and nurse those young.
Rodent definition: belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, including the mice, squirrels, beavers, etc.