are pocket gophers in the family Geomyidae.

Description

There are about fifty-nine members of the family Heteromyidae divided among six genera. They are all small rodents, the largest being the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) with a body length of 15 cm 0 abbr=on and a tail a little longer than this. In many species the tail is tufted and is mainly used for balance. Other adaptations include partially fused

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