• common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide


    rattus rattus meaning & definition 1 of rattus rattus.


  • Rattus rattus, also known as the black rat, ship rat, or roof rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the family Muridae (Old World rats and mice) that originated in tropical Asia and spread through the Near East in Roman times. It is known for hosting and transmitting various pathogens which can lead to serious diseases in humans, including the plague. The species is typically characterized by its black or dark brown color, pointed snouts, large ears, and slender body. It is also a highly adaptable creature, living in diverse environments around the world.

    rattus rattus meaning & definition 2 of rattus rattus.

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