Rattus norvegicus
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Rattus norvegicus

TitleRattus norvegicus
Date1 May 1968 20th century
MediumSkull
OriginBelem, Passagem Vileta, Para, Brazil, South America Belem
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rattus norvegicus” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1 May 1968. It is executed in skull. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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