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Deermice
Scientific name: Peromyscus
Deermice
Scientific name: Peromyscus
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Description
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Peromyscus species are distinguished by relatively larger eyes, and also often two-tone coloring, with darker colors over the dorsum (back), and white abdominal and limb hair-coloring.
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Species of Deermice
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Scientific Classification
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