• Two Gram-negative, non-motile, non-spore-forming, coccoid bacteria (strains CCM 4915(T) and CCM 4916), isolated from clinical specimens of the common vole Microtus arvalis during an epizootic in the Czech Republic in 2001, were subjected to a polyphasic taxonomic study. (nih.gov)
  • Tula virus (TULV), a member of the family Hantaviridae , genus Orthohantavirus , has been isolated from common voles ( Microtus arvalis ) ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Hantaviridae , genus Orthohantavirus , has been isolat- talization) using the Hantavirus Profile 1 immunob- ed from common voles ( Microtus arvalis ) ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The Common Vole (Microtus arvalis) is a small vole within the over 100 different species in the rodent genus of Microtus . (dimensions.com)
  • We investigated the repeatability of behaviour in common voles ( Microtus arvalis ) at different life stages, with different time intervals, and in different situations. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hydatigera kamiyai was found in Apodemus flavicollis , A. agrarius , Microtus arvalis and Crocidrua leucodon , while H. taeniaeformis s.s. is registered in R. rattus . (biomedcentral.com)
  • Densities as high as 800 Voles per hectare have been recorded, and when densities exceed 100, Townsend's Vole may exclude other small rodents from its range through competition. (eopugetsound.org)
  • Voles, small rodents found in various parts of the world, possess unique physical features that enable them to thrive in different habitats. (washingtontermite.com)
  • Voles, also known as field mice, are small rodents that belong to the genus Microtus. (washingtontermite.com)
  • Voles have short tails in comparison to other rodents, which can measure around 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) long. (washingtontermite.com)
  • With their rounded muzzle, small eyes, and short tail, voles possess characteristics that set them apart from other rodents, earning them a unique place in the animal kingdom. (washingtontermite.com)
  • Rodents of the genus Cricetomys have been reported to be nocturnal with a bimodal activity pattern and to frequently change burrows. (cdc.gov)
  • At least 84 species in this genus, with Microtus pennsylvanicus most prevalent east of the Rocky Mountains and north into central Alaska, and M. californicus most common in the western states. (pestweb.com)
  • Spatial interactions and microhabitat selections of two locally sympatric voles, Microtus montanus and Microtus pennsylvanicus. (mt.gov)
  • Sex and species differences in the effects of cohabitation on vasopressin messenger RNA expression in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in prairie voles Microtus ochrogaster and meadow voles Microtus pennsylvanicus. (selco.pl)
  • Revision of the jumping mice of the genus Zapus. (nih.gov)
  • 4. North American jumping mice (Genus Zapus). (gutenberg.org)
  • The creeping vole (Microtus oregoni), sometimes known as the Oregon meadow mouse, is a small rodent in the family Cricetidae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Geographic variation of Microtus middendorffii (Cricetidae, Arvicolinae, Rodentia) sensu lato studied by craniometrical and mitochondrial teatures // Russian Journal of Theriology. (therio.ru)
  • Molecular phylogeny and evolution of the Asian lineage of vole genus Microtus (Rodentia: Arvicolinae) inferred from mitochondrial cytochrome b sequence // Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. (therio.ru)
  • Phylogeny of Palearctic vole species (genus Microtus, Rodentia) based on mitochondrial sequences // Mammalian Biology. (therio.ru)
  • The genus Microtus consists of 65 extant species, making it one of the rodentia genera with the highest number of species. (bvsalud.org)
  • PMID- 5097500 TI - Apparent convergence of karyotypes in two species of pocket gophers of the genus Thomomys (Mammalia, Rodentia). (nih.gov)
  • The seed coats of certain species of the genus Brassica. (nih.gov)
  • The low rates of chromosomal evolution within the species of the genus Talpa-T. altaica and T. europaea-and the high rates of karyotypic reshuffling within the Asian genera of the tribe were confirmed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Microtus montanus, in Wyoming and Colorado. (gutenberg.org)
  • Distribution, variation and relationships of the Montane vole, Microtus montanus. (andrewisles.com)
  • Although they may resemble mice, voles have a more compact body shape and shorter tail, distinguishing them from their rodent relatives. (washingtontermite.com)
  • They have smaller eye opening (around 2 mm (0.079 in) in diameter) compared to other voles that share the same geographic range (sympatric) or have adjacent ranges (parapatric). (wikipedia.org)
  • A subfamily of MURIDAE found nearly world-wide and consisting of about 20 genera. (nih.gov)
  • Subfamilia de los MURIDAE encontrada en casi en todo el mundo y constituida por unos 20 gĂ©neros. (bvsalud.org)
  • Zoo-FISH with sorted chromosomes of the Siberian mole (Talpa altaica) on chromosome sets of the small-toothed mole (E. parvidens), the small Japanese mole (Mogera imaizumii) from the closely related genus, and the Japanese shrew mole (Urotrichus talpoides) from the tribe Urotrichini made it possible to identify syntenic regions between these species. (bvsalud.org)
  • PMID- 5097521 TI - Radiation-induced deletions and translocations of Microtus agrestis sex chromosomes in vivo. (nih.gov)
  • Genera and subgenera of voles and lemmings. (nih.gov)
  • Voles, lemmings, and muskrats are members. (nih.gov)
  • However, the shape of first lower molar anterior cup does not allow attributing of these specimens to root vole. (therio.ru)
  • Investigation of variability structure of root vole (Microtus oeconomus Pallas) molar morphotypes using bilateral asymmetry] // Zoologicheskii Zhurnal. (therio.ru)
  • It is suspected that ancestral voles migrated from Eurasia 1.2 million years ago. (wikipedia.org)
  • TULV, a broadly distributed virus in different parts of Eurasia, is hosted by common voles but has also been found in related vole species ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Intraspecies differentiation of the root vole in the Far East and distributional history of its subspecific forms] // Kostenko V.A. (ed. (therio.ru)
  • Hantaviruses are a genus in the family Bunyaviridae, which are lipid- enveloped viruses with a negative-stranded RNA genome composed of three unique segments. (cdc.gov)
  • Creeping voles have a relatively short tail, measuring less than 30% their total body length. (wikipedia.org)
  • The tail length of a Common Vole is 1.2"-1.6" (3-4 cm). (dimensions.com)
  • Some related voles are good climbers, but the Southern RBV's short legs, long chassis, and short tail is designed for running on the ground. (blogspot.com)
  • On average, creeping voles weigh around 19 g (0.67 oz) with a reported range of 14.5 to 27.5 g (0.51 to 0.97 oz) The average length is around 140 mm (5.5 in), with a range of around 129 to 154 mm (5.1 to 6.1 in) Compared to other voles within their geographic range, they are the smallest. (wikipedia.org)
  • The attribution of the voles from Shantar Island to the latter species is confirmed by the similarity in fur coloration, exterior, occlusal surface pattern of m1, and geographic proximity. (therio.ru)
  • I identified all captured individuals to genus, individually marked them with ear tags, and estimated abundance using a combination of Huggins P and C models in Program Mark and generalized linear mixed models in Program R. I found that small mammal abundance was positively related to vegetation density and negatively related to plant diversity, though variation in plant diversity affected Microtus voles more strongly than Peromyscus mice. (siu.edu)
  • Variation in small mammal community composition (proportions of Microtus vs Peromyscus) was mostly governed by differences in habitat structure at the landscape scale, rather than differences in vegetation structure at the local scale. (siu.edu)
  • Here, we used sets of chromosome-specific probes from Tamias sibiricus (Sciuridae), Castor fiber (Castoridae) and humans to study karyotypes of six ground squirrels (genera Marmota and Spermophilus) and one tree squirrel (genus Sciurus), mountain hare (genus Lepus), and rabbit (genus Oryctolagus). (bvsalud.org)
  • Voles also exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning there are noticeable physical differences between males and females. (washingtontermite.com)
  • The presence of a number of Voles will become noticeable upon the destruction of a number of plants, although they play an important role in the disbursement of nutrients. (dimensions.com)
  • Creeping voles are found in British Columbia in Canada and in Washington, Oregon and northern California, in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • a broadly distributed virus in different parts of Eur- This assay does not contain TULV antigen, but the asia, is hosted by common voles but has also been patient's serum showed strong IgG reactivity with found in related vole species ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Reed voles ( Microtus fortis) in Far East Russia were found to harbor two novel hantaviruses, Khabarovsk virus (KHAB) and Vladivostok virus. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike other voles in the range, only the creeping vole and the (much larger) water vole have five plantar tubercles on the hindfeet. (wikipedia.org)
  • And unlike meadow voles, they don't engineer tunnels in low growing vegetation. (blogspot.com)
  • Individual age and odontologic characteristics of root vole] // Doklady Akademii Nauk USSR. (therio.ru)
  • The sequence shows that this species does not belong to the either of the established genera - Babesia and Theileria - but instead belongs to a separate genus. (alchetron.com)
  • The ears are small by most standards but large for the genus: Microtus comes from two Greek words that mean ""small ear. (eopugetsound.org)
  • Voles have round heads with small ears and large, protruding eyes that allow for enhanced vision, aiding them in their search for food and detecting potential predators. (washingtontermite.com)
  • Despite their seemingly small size, voles have powerful jaw muscles and sharp incisors, enabling them to gnaw through vegetation, tree bark, and even small roots. (washingtontermite.com)
  • Here, for the first time, a GTG-banded karyotype of the small-toothed mole from Vietnam, Euroscaptor parvidens, a representative of the Eastern clade of the genus Euroscaptor, has been described. (bvsalud.org)
  • In summary, voles come in various sizes and shapes, ranging from 1 to 8 ounces in weight and 3.5 to 7 inches in length. (washingtontermite.com)
  • The final conclusion could be made after the molecular analysis of the Far-Eastern grey voles from Bolshoi Shantar Island and mainland. (therio.ru)
  • the number of Microtus species examined by molecular cytogenetics-cross-species chromosome painting-is limited. (bvsalud.org)
  • This was the first reference to the animal under its current scientific name Microtus oregoni. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are many more Animals that start with letter V, along with their Genus (1) and Speices (2) Scientific Name , and Animal Coloring Sheets that are free for you to roam and use! (animalcoloringpages.org)
  • Common Voles have a height of 1.4"-2.2" (3.5-5.5 cm), body length between 3.1"-5.1" (8-13 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .7-1.4 oz (20-40 g). (dimensions.com)
  • Common Voles have a typical lifespan of .5-1 year in the wild and 1-3 years in captivity. (dimensions.com)
  • The consistency in behaviour over time suggests that common voles do express stable personality over short time. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From earthy tones to more vibrant shades, the fur color of voles can vary depending on the species and its habitat. (washingtontermite.com)
  • Miller subsequently reclassified the animal in the genus Microtus and maintained the subgenus Chilotus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydatigera (Cestoda: Taeniidae) is a recently resurrected genus with the description of a new species, Hydatigera kamiyai , a cryptic entity within the Hydatigera taeniaeformis species complex. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Townsend's Vole has dark-brownish fur and ears large enough to project above the fur. (eopugetsound.org)
  • In order to identify generalizable and thus translatable principals, we are studying the underlying mechanisms of pair bonding across phylogenically diverse taxa, including butterflyfish, poison frogs, skinks, quail, and voles. (stanford.edu)
  • The smallest vole in its range, it weighs around 19 g (0.67 oz). (wikipedia.org)
  • The extreme karyotype diversification in Microtus has made them an ideal species group for comparative cytogenetics and cytotaxonomy. (bvsalud.org)
  • I thought voles were herbivores, but red backed voles are more omnivorous than many voles of the genus Microtus , and they also eat underground fungi. (blogspot.com)
  • Whether it's their specialized dentition, unique markings, or adaptable fur colors, these physical traits collectively make voles intriguing creatures worthy of study and appreciation. (washingtontermite.com)
  • On the taxonomic status of root vole from Bolshoi Shantar Island (Sea of Okhotsk)] // Gromov I.M. (ed. (therio.ru)