Reproduction and food habits of Merriam's kangaroo rat, Dipodomys merriami

Author(s)
Bradley, W. Glenn and Roger A. Mauer
Year
Article Title
Reproduction and food habits of Merriam's kangaroo rat, Dipodomys merriami
Volume
52
Issue
3
Pages
497-507
Start Page Number
497
Final Page
507
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Datapoints

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Species: Merriam's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys merriami)
Exposure Endpoint Type Endpoint Description Endpoint Value Sample Size Units Life Cycle Stage Specific Location Range Type
Clutch or Litter Size estimated by embryo counts 2.6 163 pups /litter Adult Las Vegas Valley, Clark County (elev., 2500 ft) 1-5 Exposure Factor Datasets
Age at Sexual Maturity age when reproductive activity observed <2 10 mo Adult Las Vegas Valley, Clark County (elev., 2500 ft) Exposure Factor Datasets
Dietary Composition % occurrence in cheek pouch contents grass seeds (74.2%), annual forb seeds (37.4%), perennial seeds (7.4%), vegetative plant parts (7.4%), insect parts (0.3%), debris (2.7%), unidentified seeds (3%) 411 % Not Reported Las Vegas Valley, Clark County (elev., 2500 ft) Exposure Factor Datasets
Clutches or Litters per year Not Reported litters/yr Adult Las Vegas Valley, Clark County (elev., 2500 ft) 1-2 Exposure Factor Datasets
Body Weight - Mean figure of seasonal changes in mean body weight see citation 2-96/mo g Adult Las Vegas Valley, Clark County (elev., 2500 ft) Exposure Factor Datasets

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