Apodemus （mice） and Rattus （rats） are the top rodent reservoirs for zoonoses in China,yet little is known about their diversity.We reexamined the alpha diversity of these two genera based on a new collection of sp...Apodemus （mice） and Rattus （rats） are the top rodent reservoirs for zoonoses in China,yet little is known about their diversity.We reexamined the alpha diversity of these two genera based on a new collection of specimens from China and their cyt b sequences in GenBank.We also tested whether species could be identified using external and craniodental measurements exclusively.Measurements from 147 specimens of Apodemus and 233 specimens of Rattus were used for morphological comparisons.We analysed 74 cyt b sequences of Apodemus and 100 cyt b sequences of Rattus to facilitate phylogenetic estimations.Results demonstrated that nine species of Apodemus and seven species of Rattus,plus a new subspecies of Rattus nitidus,are distributed in China.Principal component analysis using external and craniodental measurements revealed that measurements alone could not separate the recognized species.The occurrence of Rattus pyctoris in China remains uncertain.展开更多
The taxonomic status of long-tailed field mouse (Apodemus orestes) is still uncertain up to now.Some scholars regarded it as a subspecies or a synonym of dragon field mouse (A.draco),while other scholars considered it...The taxonomic status of long-tailed field mouse (Apodemus orestes) is still uncertain up to now.Some scholars regarded it as a subspecies or a synonym of dragon field mouse (A.draco),while other scholars considered it a valid species.In the study,five specimens of adult long-tailed field mouse,dragon field mouse and Chevrier's field mouse (A.chevrieri) (as a contrast) were chosen respectively.After treated,with the eyepiece micrometer in the inverted microscope,we made measurements of the widths of hairs and medullas and then calculated the medullary indexes of straight guard hairs from around the mouth,head,back,abdomen and forelimb of each species.The results indicate that,viewing at each of the five parts and the mixture of the five parts,there are no significant differences between A.orestes and A.draco,Significant differences can be found between A.orestes & A.chevrieri and A.draco & A.chevrieri though.The standpoint that A.orestes was listed as a valid species is not supported by this study.展开更多
[ Objective ] The paper aimed to study effects of continuous light on rhythm of Apodemus agrarius. [ Method ] The changes in rhythm of A. agrarius activities were observed under natural light and 24 h continuous light...[ Objective ] The paper aimed to study effects of continuous light on rhythm of Apodemus agrarius. [ Method ] The changes in rhythm of A. agrarius activities were observed under natural light and 24 h continuous light condition. [ Result] A. agrarius activated at daytime and night, but the activity time at night was longer than that at daytime, and the peak period of activity also occurred at night. When exposed to natural light, the activity time, feeding time and drinking time ofA. agrarius were （27 870±5 252）s, （6 171 ± 1 529）s and （474 ±92） s, respectively; when exposed to 24 continuous light, the activity time, feeding time and drinking time of A. agrarius were （ 19 935 ±2 971 ） s, （5 870 ± 1 988 ） s and （331 ± 117 ） s, respectively. [ Conclusion ] The activity time of A. agraritas changed significantly under two different light conditions, while feeding time and drinking time had little changes.展开更多
[Objective]The paper aimed to compare the palatability of 0.005% brodifacoum bait and 0.005% bromodiolone bait for Apodemus agrarius.[Method]A.agrarius were divided into two groups：brodifacoum group and bromodiolone ...[Objective]The paper aimed to compare the palatability of 0.005% brodifacoum bait and 0.005% bromodiolone bait for Apodemus agrarius.[Method]A.agrarius were divided into two groups：brodifacoum group and bromodiolone group,and each group was released with equal amount of poison bait and feed.The daily consumption and mortality of each group was recorded.[Result]The total consumption of poison baits in brodifacoum group and bromodiolone group were64.6 and 40.4 g,respectively.Mortality of A.agrarius was observed in two groups since the 3^rdday after administration,and A.agrarius died completely on the5^thday.The feeding coefficient of poison bait to feed in brodifacoum group was 1.47,and that in bromodiolone group was 0.69.[Conclusion]The palatability of 0.005% brodifacoum bait for A.agrarius was superior to that of 0.005% bromodiolone bait.展开更多
The study was conducted to investigate the characteristics of blood physiological parameters of Apodemus agrarius （A. agrarius）. Blood physiological pa- rammers of 10 A. agrarius （half male and half female） were d...The study was conducted to investigate the characteristics of blood physiological parameters of Apodemus agrarius （A. agrarius）. Blood physiological pa- rammers of 10 A. agrarius （half male and half female） were determined by automated hematology analyzer. Results showed that difference of A. agrarius hematokrit （HCT） between male and female was significant （P 〈 0.05 ）, and differences of all the other blood physiological parameters between male and female were not sig- nificant （ P 〉 0.05 ）. In the study, blood physiological reference value of A. agrarius was set up, which provided a basis for the bio-research and prophylaxis and treatment of A. agrarius.展开更多
[ Objective] The paper was to find out the difference in oxygen consumption between Clethrionomys rufocanus and Apodemus agrarius. [ Method] The oxygen consumption value of C. rufocanus and A. agrarius was measured us...[ Objective] The paper was to find out the difference in oxygen consumption between Clethrionomys rufocanus and Apodemus agrarius. [ Method] The oxygen consumption value of C. rufocanus and A. agrarius was measured using improved closed pressure breathing apparatus, and the oxygen consumption rate was calculated. [ Result] The oxygen consumption of C. rufocanus and A. agrarius increased with the increasing body weight, while the increase amplitude ofA. agrarius was relatively smaller. The oxygen consumption rate decreased with the increasing body weight. [ Conclusion] The result provides a biological basis for breeding and research of experimental rats.展开更多
[Objective] The paper was to investigate the effect of hypoxic environment on life rhythm of Apodemus peninsulae. [Method] A. peninsulae were captured and fed in indoor hypoxic environment from May 2015 to October 201...[Objective] The paper was to investigate the effect of hypoxic environment on life rhythm of Apodemus peninsulae. [Method] A. peninsulae were captured and fed in indoor hypoxic environment from May 2015 to October 2016. The respiratory frequency, activity level, food intake and water intake of A. peninsulae were analyzed under different oxygen concentrations. [Result] With the decrease of oxygen concentration, the respiratory frequency of A. peninsulae decreased, and the respiratory depth deepened, while the activity level, food intake and water intake de-creased. [Conclusion] The hypoxic environment had an impact on the respiratory frequency, activity level, food intake and water intake of A. peninsulae.展开更多
Background:In 2017,large-scale flowering,seeding,and dying events of dwarf bamboo(Sasa borealis)occurred in a wide range in central Japan for the first time in 120 years.This phenomenon of S.borealis,like the mast see...Background:In 2017,large-scale flowering,seeding,and dying events of dwarf bamboo(Sasa borealis)occurred in a wide range in central Japan for the first time in 120 years.This phenomenon of S.borealis,like the mast seeding of trees,could be expected to provide a large amount of food for seed-eating rodents and gradually affect their ecology and population dynamics.We captured rodents in survey plots in a secondary broad-leaved forest with the phenomenon from 2018 to 2019 to investigate the species,the number of individuals,growing stage,sex,and body mass.In addition,we also compared the capture data for 2 years(2018–2019)with that for the mast seeding year(2017)and 6 years before it(2011–2016).Results:The mast seeding of S.borealis greatly increased the population size of rodents,especially Apodemus speciosus and A.argenteus.Conversely,Eothenomys smithii did not show such an increase.Most of the captured rodent individuals were already adults at the time of new capture,and the proportion of male juveniles was extremely low.These results suggest that the mast seeding of S.borealis created unusually rich food availability for the population concentration of rodents due to their immigration.However,body mass was not significantly different before and after the mast seeding.In addition,the increased populations of the two Apodemus species did not decline 2 years after the S.borealis masting,contrary to the previously reported decrease of rodent populations after tree masting.Conclusions:Our results indicate that the mast seeding of S.borealis affected the population dynamics of Apodemus species over a long time and their individual composition of different growth stages.However,it did not affect their body mass.展开更多
[ Objective ] The paper aimed to screen the poison bait and lure suitable for controlling Apodemus peninsulae. [ Method ] A. peninsulae was reared individually in a single cage, to observe its feeding conditions. [Res...[ Objective ] The paper aimed to screen the poison bait and lure suitable for controlling Apodemus peninsulae. [ Method ] A. peninsulae was reared individually in a single cage, to observe its feeding conditions. [Result] A. peninsulae preferred carrot and cucumber, followed by peanut, and rat diet was the last choice. [ Conclusion] Carrot and cucumber could be used to prepare poisoning bait for controlling A. peninsulae, in order to improve rat capture efficiency.展开更多
The effect of combined levonorgestrel(P)and quinestrol(E)on the fertility of stripedfield mouse(Apodemus agrarius)has not been evaluated.We performed a series of experiments in both the laboratory andfield to assess the...The effect of combined levonorgestrel(P)and quinestrol(E)on the fertility of stripedfield mouse(Apodemus agrarius)has not been evaluated.We performed a series of experiments in both the laboratory andfield to assess the effect of P and/or E on the fertility of A.agrarius.In the laboratory,to test the time-dependent anti-fertility ef-fects of P and E,as well as their mixtures,90 male stripedfield mice were randomly assigned to 6 treatment groups(n=60),and a control group(n=30).Mice in 3 treatment groups were administered 1 of the 3 compounds(1 mg�kg–1[body weight]EP-1,0.34 mg�kg–1 E,0.66 mg�kg–1 P)for 3 successive days(another half for 7 suc-cessive days)via oral gavage;mice were then sacrificed 15 and 45 days after initiating the gavage treatment.Ourfindings indicated that E and EP-1 treatment,but not P or control treatment,significantly decreased the sperm count in the caudal epididymis,as well as the weight of the testes,epididymides,and seminal vesicles.Additionally,fer-tile female mice mated with E-and EP-1-treated males produced smaller pups.These data indicate that E and EP-1 can induce infertility in male A.agrarius.In thefield,the population density of A.agrarius was significantly influ-enced by EP-1,and the rodent density in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group.Overall,our results indicate that EP-1 is an effective contraceptive in A.agrarius,a dominant rodent species in the farmland.展开更多
In order to explore how the sympatric species of Eothenomys olitor,Apodemus chevrieri,Eothenomys miletus will adjust their thermogenic capacity to adapt to the environment under the background of global warming,as wel...In order to explore how the sympatric species of Eothenomys olitor,Apodemus chevrieri,Eothenomys miletus will adjust their thermogenic capacity to adapt to the environment under the background of global warming,as well as which species has stronger high-temperature adaptation ability.Body mass,liver and brown adipose tissue(BAT)mass and their protein contents under high-temperature conditions(30±1°C,acclimation for 28 days)were measured in the present study.The results showed that all three kinds of animals in the warm acclimation group increased body mass and reduced thermogenic capacity,in which the indicators of thermogenesis for E.olitor had the smallest change range,and there were significant differences in body mass and thermogenic capacity among the three species.All of the above results suggested that the three sympatric rodents chosen to increase their body mass,reduced thermogenesis and energy consumption to adapt to the environment under high temperature conditions,which showed a phenomenon of convergent adaptation.Moreover,the change amplitude of the E.olitor was the smallest,indicating that high temperature has the least impact on its survival,indicating that E.olitor may had stronger adaptability under the conditions of global warming.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(3147011031301869+3 种基金31670388)Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KJZD-EW-L07)Yunnan Applied Basic Research Projects(2014FB176)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2015M570801)
文摘Apodemus （mice） and Rattus （rats） are the top rodent reservoirs for zoonoses in China,yet little is known about their diversity.We reexamined the alpha diversity of these two genera based on a new collection of specimens from China and their cyt b sequences in GenBank.We also tested whether species could be identified using external and craniodental measurements exclusively.Measurements from 147 specimens of Apodemus and 233 specimens of Rattus were used for morphological comparisons.We analysed 74 cyt b sequences of Apodemus and 100 cyt b sequences of Rattus to facilitate phylogenetic estimations.Results demonstrated that nine species of Apodemus and seven species of Rattus,plus a new subspecies of Rattus nitidus,are distributed in China.Principal component analysis using external and craniodental measurements revealed that measurements alone could not separate the recognized species.The occurrence of Rattus pyctoris in China remains uncertain.
文摘The taxonomic status of long-tailed field mouse (Apodemus orestes) is still uncertain up to now.Some scholars regarded it as a subspecies or a synonym of dragon field mouse (A.draco),while other scholars considered it a valid species.In the study,five specimens of adult long-tailed field mouse,dragon field mouse and Chevrier's field mouse (A.chevrieri) (as a contrast) were chosen respectively.After treated,with the eyepiece micrometer in the inverted microscope,we made measurements of the widths of hairs and medullas and then calculated the medullary indexes of straight guard hairs from around the mouth,head,back,abdomen and forelimb of each species.The results indicate that,viewing at each of the five parts and the mixture of the five parts,there are no significant differences between A.orestes and A.draco,Significant differences can be found between A.orestes & A.chevrieri and A.draco & A.chevrieri though.The standpoint that A.orestes was listed as a valid species is not supported by this study.
基金Supported by Rodent Fauna in Mudanjiang Sandaoguan Forest Farm and Their Harms on Agriculture and Forestry(yjsxscx2015-12mdjnu)Changes in Community Structure of Forest Rodents after Human Disturbance in Zhangguangcai Mountain(1351MSYYB003)
文摘[ Objective ] The paper aimed to study effects of continuous light on rhythm of Apodemus agrarius. [ Method ] The changes in rhythm of A. agrarius activities were observed under natural light and 24 h continuous light condition. [ Result] A. agrarius activated at daytime and night, but the activity time at night was longer than that at daytime, and the peak period of activity also occurred at night. When exposed to natural light, the activity time, feeding time and drinking time ofA. agrarius were （27 870±5 252）s, （6 171 ± 1 529）s and （474 ±92） s, respectively; when exposed to 24 continuous light, the activity time, feeding time and drinking time of A. agrarius were （ 19 935 ±2 971 ） s, （5 870 ± 1 988 ） s and （331 ± 117 ） s, respectively. [ Conclusion ] The activity time of A. agraritas changed significantly under two different light conditions, while feeding time and drinking time had little changes.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Innovation Team Projects of Colleges and Universities in Heilongjiang Province&Collapse Mechanism and Control Technology Research of Forest Rodent Population&Rodent Fauna in Mudanjiang Sandaoguan Forest Farm and Their Harms on Agriculture and Forestry(yjsxscx2015-12mdjnu)
文摘[Objective]The paper aimed to compare the palatability of 0.005% brodifacoum bait and 0.005% bromodiolone bait for Apodemus agrarius.[Method]A.agrarius were divided into two groups：brodifacoum group and bromodiolone group,and each group was released with equal amount of poison bait and feed.The daily consumption and mortality of each group was recorded.[Result]The total consumption of poison baits in brodifacoum group and bromodiolone group were64.6 and 40.4 g,respectively.Mortality of A.agrarius was observed in two groups since the 3^rdday after administration,and A.agrarius died completely on the5^thday.The feeding coefficient of poison bait to feed in brodifacoum group was 1.47,and that in bromodiolone group was 0.69.[Conclusion]The palatability of 0.005% brodifacoum bait for A.agrarius was superior to that of 0.005% bromodiolone bait.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Innovation Team Project of Universities in Heilongjiang Province&Graduate Academic Innovation Project of Mudanjiang Normal University
文摘The study was conducted to investigate the characteristics of blood physiological parameters of Apodemus agrarius （A. agrarius）. Blood physiological pa- rammers of 10 A. agrarius （half male and half female） were determined by automated hematology analyzer. Results showed that difference of A. agrarius hematokrit （HCT） between male and female was significant （P 〈 0.05 ）, and differences of all the other blood physiological parameters between male and female were not sig- nificant （ P 〉 0.05 ）. In the study, blood physiological reference value of A. agrarius was set up, which provided a basis for the bio-research and prophylaxis and treatment of A. agrarius.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Innovation Team Projects of Colleges and Universities in Heilongjiang Province(Collapse Mechanism and Control Technology Research of Forest Rodent Population)Rodent Fauna in Mudanjiang Sandaoguan Forest Farm and Their Harms on Agriculture and Forestry(yjsxscx2015-12mdjnu)
文摘[ Objective] The paper was to find out the difference in oxygen consumption between Clethrionomys rufocanus and Apodemus agrarius. [ Method] The oxygen consumption value of C. rufocanus and A. agrarius was measured using improved closed pressure breathing apparatus, and the oxygen consumption rate was calculated. [ Result] The oxygen consumption of C. rufocanus and A. agrarius increased with the increasing body weight, while the increase amplitude ofA. agrarius was relatively smaller. The oxygen consumption rate decreased with the increasing body weight. [ Conclusion] The result provides a biological basis for breeding and research of experimental rats.
基金Supported by Project of Mudanjiang Science and Technology Bureau:Rodent Pest Investigation in Agriculture and Forestry in Eastern Heilongjiang(2017H45)Ecological and Hazard Control of Forest Rodents(8033006)+1 种基金Investigation on Forest Rodent Resources in Eastern Heilongjiang and Development of Rodenticides(1353PT012)Research Team Project of Zoology
文摘[Objective] The paper was to investigate the effect of hypoxic environment on life rhythm of Apodemus peninsulae. [Method] A. peninsulae were captured and fed in indoor hypoxic environment from May 2015 to October 2016. The respiratory frequency, activity level, food intake and water intake of A. peninsulae were analyzed under different oxygen concentrations. [Result] With the decrease of oxygen concentration, the respiratory frequency of A. peninsulae decreased, and the respiratory depth deepened, while the activity level, food intake and water intake de-creased. [Conclusion] The hypoxic environment had an impact on the respiratory frequency, activity level, food intake and water intake of A. peninsulae.
基金supported by“Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship”supported by JST and Nagoya University。
文摘Background:In 2017,large-scale flowering,seeding,and dying events of dwarf bamboo(Sasa borealis)occurred in a wide range in central Japan for the first time in 120 years.This phenomenon of S.borealis,like the mast seeding of trees,could be expected to provide a large amount of food for seed-eating rodents and gradually affect their ecology and population dynamics.We captured rodents in survey plots in a secondary broad-leaved forest with the phenomenon from 2018 to 2019 to investigate the species,the number of individuals,growing stage,sex,and body mass.In addition,we also compared the capture data for 2 years(2018–2019)with that for the mast seeding year(2017)and 6 years before it(2011–2016).Results:The mast seeding of S.borealis greatly increased the population size of rodents,especially Apodemus speciosus and A.argenteus.Conversely,Eothenomys smithii did not show such an increase.Most of the captured rodent individuals were already adults at the time of new capture,and the proportion of male juveniles was extremely low.These results suggest that the mast seeding of S.borealis created unusually rich food availability for the population concentration of rodents due to their immigration.However,body mass was not significantly different before and after the mast seeding.In addition,the increased populations of the two Apodemus species did not decline 2 years after the S.borealis masting,contrary to the previously reported decrease of rodent populations after tree masting.Conclusions:Our results indicate that the mast seeding of S.borealis affected the population dynamics of Apodemus species over a long time and their individual composition of different growth stages.However,it did not affect their body mass.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Innovation Team Projects of Colleges and Universities in Heilongjiang Province(Collapse Mechanism and Control Technology Research of Forest Rodent Population)Rodent Fauna in Mudanjiang Sandaoguan Forest Farm and Their Harms on Agriculture and Forestry(yjsxscx2015-12mdjnu)
文摘[ Objective ] The paper aimed to screen the poison bait and lure suitable for controlling Apodemus peninsulae. [ Method ] A. peninsulae was reared individually in a single cage, to observe its feeding conditions. [Result] A. peninsulae preferred carrot and cucumber, followed by peanut, and rat diet was the last choice. [ Conclusion] Carrot and cucumber could be used to prepare poisoning bait for controlling A. peninsulae, in order to improve rat capture efficiency.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Program of Shaanxi Academy of Sciences(2017K-11,2018k-04,2020k-21)the international Partnership of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.152111KYSB20160089)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(2018NY-135,2021NY-042)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Shaanxi Academy of Forestry(SXLK2020-0209)the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(STEP,2019QZKK0501).
文摘The effect of combined levonorgestrel(P)and quinestrol(E)on the fertility of stripedfield mouse(Apodemus agrarius)has not been evaluated.We performed a series of experiments in both the laboratory andfield to assess the effect of P and/or E on the fertility of A.agrarius.In the laboratory,to test the time-dependent anti-fertility ef-fects of P and E,as well as their mixtures,90 male stripedfield mice were randomly assigned to 6 treatment groups(n=60),and a control group(n=30).Mice in 3 treatment groups were administered 1 of the 3 compounds(1 mg�kg–1[body weight]EP-1,0.34 mg�kg–1 E,0.66 mg�kg–1 P)for 3 successive days(another half for 7 suc-cessive days)via oral gavage;mice were then sacrificed 15 and 45 days after initiating the gavage treatment.Ourfindings indicated that E and EP-1 treatment,but not P or control treatment,significantly decreased the sperm count in the caudal epididymis,as well as the weight of the testes,epididymides,and seminal vesicles.Additionally,fer-tile female mice mated with E-and EP-1-treated males produced smaller pups.These data indicate that E and EP-1 can induce infertility in male A.agrarius.In thefield,the population density of A.agrarius was significantly influ-enced by EP-1,and the rodent density in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group.Overall,our results indicate that EP-1 is an effective contraceptive in A.agrarius,a dominant rodent species in the farmland.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32160254)Yunnan Ten Thousand Talents Plan Young&Elite Talents Project(YNWR-QNRC-2019-047).
文摘In order to explore how the sympatric species of Eothenomys olitor,Apodemus chevrieri,Eothenomys miletus will adjust their thermogenic capacity to adapt to the environment under the background of global warming,as well as which species has stronger high-temperature adaptation ability.Body mass,liver and brown adipose tissue(BAT)mass and their protein contents under high-temperature conditions(30±1°C,acclimation for 28 days)were measured in the present study.The results showed that all three kinds of animals in the warm acclimation group increased body mass and reduced thermogenic capacity,in which the indicators of thermogenesis for E.olitor had the smallest change range,and there were significant differences in body mass and thermogenic capacity among the three species.All of the above results suggested that the three sympatric rodents chosen to increase their body mass,reduced thermogenesis and energy consumption to adapt to the environment under high temperature conditions,which showed a phenomenon of convergent adaptation.Moreover,the change amplitude of the E.olitor was the smallest,indicating that high temperature has the least impact on its survival,indicating that E.olitor may had stronger adaptability under the conditions of global warming.
