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Which two species of rats are discussed in the text?
Which two species of rats are discussed in the text?
- Black rat and brown rat (correct)
- Roof rat and sewer rat
- Black rat and gray rat
- Brown rat and gray rat
What is another name for the black rat?
What is another name for the black rat?
- Roof rat
- Climbing rat
- Gray rat
- All of the above (correct)
When did the black rat reach North America?
When did the black rat reach North America?
- During the 1600s
- During the 1800s
- During the 1700s
- During the 1500s (correct)
What is another name for the brown rat?
What is another name for the brown rat?
What damage can wild rats cause?
What damage can wild rats cause?
What is the average length of a black rat?
What is the average length of a black rat?
What is the average weight of a brown rat?
What is the average weight of a brown rat?
What is a characteristic of the black rat?
What is a characteristic of the black rat?
What is a characteristic of the brown rat?
What is a characteristic of the brown rat?
What can be found in several colors due to mutations and selective breeding?
What can be found in several colors due to mutations and selective breeding?
Which of the following is NOT a major color group for rats?
Which of the following is NOT a major color group for rats?
What is the gestation period for rats?
What is the gestation period for rats?
Which type of bedding is toxic or can cause airway damage for rats?
Which type of bedding is toxic or can cause airway damage for rats?
How should young rats be handled?
How should young rats be handled?
What is the recommended cage size for rats?
What is the recommended cage size for rats?
Which of the following is NOT a common pattern for rats?
Which of the following is NOT a common pattern for rats?
What is the average lifespan of a rat?
What is the average lifespan of a rat?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of domesticated rats?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of domesticated rats?
What type of parasites are common problems for rats in captivity?
What type of parasites are common problems for rats in captivity?
How many species are there in the genus Rattus?
How many species are there in the genus Rattus?
