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| − | [[File:nutriaF5.jpg|thumb|Nutria | + | [[File:nutriaF5.jpg|thumb|Nutria ''Myocastor coypus'']] |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | A small, semiaquatic rodent, Myocastor coypus, native to South America. Nutri were imported to Europe, Asia and North America for their [ | + | A small, semiaquatic rodent, ''Myocastor coypus'', native to South America. Nutri were imported to Europe, Asia and North America for their [[fur|fur]], but have since become pests in most locations. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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coypu; Biberratte (Deut.); coipo (Esp.); ragondin (Fr.); beverrat (Ned.); nutria (It., Pol.) | coypu; Biberratte (Deut.); coipo (Esp.); ragondin (Fr.); beverrat (Ned.); nutria (It., Pol.) | ||
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| − | * | + | * Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/antelopehairsmall.html |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutria (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 19 October 2022
Description
A small, semiaquatic rodent, Myocastor coypus, native to South America. Nutri were imported to Europe, Asia and North America for their Fur, but have since become pests in most locations.
Synonyms and Related Terms
coypu; Biberratte (Deut.); coipo (Esp.); ragondin (Fr.); beverrat (Ned.); nutria (It., Pol.)
Resources and Citations
- Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/antelopehairsmall.html
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutria (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)