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
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1175-5326
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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).