Rattus norvegicus
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Rattus norvegicus

TitleRattus norvegicus
Date14 May 1968 20th century
MediumSkull
OriginBelem, Travessa Timbo, 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 14 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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