A New Subspecies of Pocket Mouse from Kansas
The narrative revolves around the discovery of a new subspecies of pocket mouse found in Kansas. The text provides a detailed description of the physical characteristics and habits of this newly identified species, including its size, fur coloration, and burrowing behavior.
By Eugene Raymond Hall · First published 1942 · Genre: Scientific Literature, Zoology, Natural History · 905 words
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When preparing distribution maps for a revised list of the Mammals of Kansas it became apparent to me that pocket mice of the species _Perognathus flavescens_ from south-central Kansas and adjoining parts of Oklahoma were without a subspecific name. The new subspecies is named and described below.
= Perognathus flavescens cockrumi = new subspecies
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Eugene Raymond Hall
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Scientific Literature, Zoology, Natural History, Field Guide, Academic Research
- Length: 905 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Scientific Literature — The book presents a detailed taxonomic description of a new subspecies of pocket mouse, focusing on scientific observations and classifications.
- Zoology — The content is centered around the study of mammals, specifically the classification and characteristics of a new subspecies.
- Natural History — The work contributes to the understanding of the natural history of pocket mice in Kansas and Oklahoma.
- Field Guide — The book serves as a reference for identifying and understanding the specific characteristics of the new subspecies.
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Biology · Mammalogy · Rodentia · Species Discovery · Taxonomy · Zoology · Wildlife · Nature · Science · Research · Academic · Scholarly
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