Mesocricetus auratus Waterhouse 1839 (Golden hamster)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Cricetidae
Belongs to Mesocricetus according to D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder 2005
Sister taxon: Mesocricetus primitivus
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Israel (1 collection), Turkey (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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