Rattus norvegicus
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Rattus norvegicus

TitleRattus norvegicus
ArtistD. Van Peenen
Date18 Oct 1967 20th century
MediumSkin
OriginBethesda, Naval Medical Research Insitute, U.S. Animal House, Maryland, United States, North America Bethesda
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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