New World rats and mice

The New World rats and mice are a group of related rodents found in North and South America. They are extremely diverse in appearance and ecology, ranging in from the tiny Baiomys to the large Kunsia. They represent one of the few examples of muroid rodents (along with the voles) in North America, and the only example of muroid rodents to have made it into South America.

The New World rats and mice are often considered part of a single subfamily, Sigmodontinae, but the recent trend among muroid taxonomists is to recognize three separate subfamilies. This strategy better represents the extreme diversity of species numbers and ecological types.

Some molecular phylogenetic studies have suggested that the New World rats and mice are not a monophyletic group, but this is yet to be confirmed. Their closest relatives are clearly the hamsters and voles.

The New World rats and mice are divided into 3 subfamilies, 12 tribes, and 84 genera.

Classification

New World (disambiguation)

The New World is a historic reference to the Americas.

New World may also refer to:

Film and television

Publishing

The Devil You Know (TV pilot)

The Devil You Know, previously working titled as New World is an American period drama television pilot created by Jenji Kohan for HBO. Written by Kohan, Bruce Miller and Tracy Miller, set around Salem witch trials in 17th century in New England.

Cast

New World (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)

"New World" is the twenty-seventh single by L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on April 6, 2005. It debuted at number 1 on the Oricon chart.

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