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Rattus norvegicus
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Rattus norvegicus

TitleRattus norvegicus
Date16 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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