House Mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus commonly termed a mouse. It is a small mammal an
House Mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus commonly termed a mouse. It is a small mammal and a rodent. In most parts of the world, they live in close proximity to humans. Laboratory mice belong to strains of House Mice and are some of the most important model organisms in biology and medicine; they are by far the most commonly used genetically altered laboratory mammal House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of –10 cm (– in) and a tail length of 5–10 cm (– in); the weight is typically 10–25 g (– oz). They vary from light brown to black, with short hair and a light belly. The ears and tail have little hair. The hind feet are short compared to Apodemus mice, only 15–19 mm (– in) long; the normal gait is a run with a stride of about cm ( in), though they can jump up to 45 cm (18 in). The droppings are blackish, about 3 mm ( in) long, and have a strong musty smell. The voice is a high-pitched squeak
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