Dipodomys microps Merriam 1904 (chisel-toothed kangaroo rat)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Heteromyidae
Alternative combination: Perodipus microps
Belongs to Dipodomys according to Grinnell 1921
Sister taxa: Dipodomys agilis, Dipodomys compactus, Dipodomys deserti, Dipodomys gidleyi, Dipodomys hibbardi, Dipodomys ingens, Dipodomys merriami, Dipodomys minor, Dipodomys nitratoides, Dipodomys ordii, Dipodomys pattersoni, Dipodomys spectabilis
Ecology: saltatorial granivore
Distribution: found only at Crystal Ball Cave (Quaternary of Utah)
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