Systematics, distribution and ecological analysis of rodents in Jordan Author Amr, Zuhair S. Author Abu, Mohammad A. Author Qumsiyeh, Mazin Author Eid, Ehab text Zootaxa 2018 2018-03-19 4397 1 1 94 journal article 30483 10.11646/zootaxa.4397.1.1 b44266be-2443-4676-abd8-015e1e069156 1175-5326 1202783 DAB14765-7C9C-41FF-9ECF-563B82B9D258 Subfamily Gerbillinae This subfamily includes species of the genera Gerbillus, Meriones , Psammomys , and Sekeetamys . This subfamily constitutes the largest group of rodents occurring in Jordan with a total of 11 species. It includes small to mediumsized rodents adapted for arid and steppe areas. Teeth and soles morphology varies greatly ( Figure 33 ) according to food resources and habitat (Wilson & Reeder, 2005).