Scientific Names
Across
- 1. Rat A rodent species named after its preference for nesting in soft materials.
- 3. A small primate with a white tuft of fur on its ears.
- 4. A primate essential to vaccine and immunology research.
- 6. Small rodent frequently used as a model organism in science.
- 8. A large herbivorous mammal, vital for milk and meat production.
- 10. Known for its high intelligence and anatomical similarity to humans.
- 13. A primate with a characteristic curled tail.
- 14. A popular fish in genetics and developmental studies.
- 17. An aquatic amphibian widely used in embryology research.
- 20. A mammal with a protective shell, often studied for leprosy research.
- 21. Man's best friend, often used in behavioral studies.
- 22. A small rodent with large ears and a long tail.
- 23. A hardy animal often used in agricultural research.
- 25. A nocturnal primate with large, round eyes.
- 26. A small domesticated feline, sometimes involved in genetic research.
- 29. Woolly farm animal used in cloning experiments.
- 31. A common North American amphibian.
- 33. A long-eared mammal used in testing and agriculture.
- 34. Known for its long tail and burrowing behavior.
- 36. A large frog known for its deep, resonant calls.
- 37. A large mammal historically used for transportation and now in equine research.
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- 2. A marsupial known for its "playing dead" defense mechanism.
- 5. Pig A domesticated rodent historically used in research and experiments.
- 7. A small New World primate with a long, expressive tail.
- 8. Domesticated bird frequently studied in developmental biology.
- 9. A bird known for its homing ability and use in behavioral studies.
- 11. A small carnivorous mammal used in respiratory disease research.
- 12. A large, ground-dwelling monkey found in Africa.
- 13. A small rodent known for its monogamous behavior.
- 15. A small, burrowing rodent, popular as a pet and in research.
- 16. A rodent species commonly found in grassy habitats.
- 18. Amphibian named for its distinctive spotted pattern.
- 19. Also known as a groundhog, famous for weather predictions.
- 24. A marine arthropod with a distinctive curved shell.
- 27. A large amphibian with bold, striped markings.
- 28. A great ape closely related to humans and known for its intelligence.
- 30. A common rodent often used in laboratory research.
- 32. A small rodent known for its long periods of hibernation.
- 35. A common freshwater aquarium fish