Laboratory rat
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Laboratory rats, or lab rats, is a term that refers to specific strains of domestic brown rats who are bred and used for scientific research. While less commonly used for research than laboratory mice
The albino laboratory rat with its red eyes and white fur is an iconic model organism for scientific research in a variety of fields.
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Fancy rat
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The fancy rat is the domesticated form of Rattus norvegicus, the brown rat, and the most common species of rat kept as a pet. The name fancy rat derives from the use of the adjective fancy for a hobby
Laboratory rat
…Laboratory rats, or lab rats, is a term that refers to specific strains of domestic brown rats (fancy rats) who are bred and used for scientific research. While less commonly used for research than laboratory mice, rats have served as an important…
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The blood sport of rat-baiting was an antecedent for the practice of keeping rats as pets.
Jack Black made his living not only from catching rats, but also from selling them for use in baiting.
Fancy rats of both sexes commonly develop mammary tumors as they age. These are usually benign, but multiple tumors can persist even after removal.