First Record of a Hermaphroditic Muskrat
This paper documents the first reported record of a hermaphroditic muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus L. A common semi-aquatic furbearer, muskrats are distributed across much of North America. During routine dissection of muskrat carcasses (n = 114) harvested by trappers in southern Ohio during 2010, 2011,...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | The Ohio journal of science 2024-05, Vol.123 (2), p.32-37 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This paper documents the first reported record of a hermaphroditic muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus L. A common semi-aquatic furbearer, muskrats are distributed across much of North America. During routine dissection of muskrat carcasses (n = 114) harvested by trappers in southern Ohio during 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2021, a subadult/adult specimen was observed to have what appeared to be fully developed ovaries and testes. A written description and photographic documentation of this hermaphroditic muskrat is provided. |
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| ISSN: | 0030-0950 2471-9390 |
| DOI: | 10.18061/ojs.v123i2.9615 |