Muskrat is the muskrat's common name. Muskrat derives from a Native American word that was mispronounced by English settlers as musquash. People eventually thought that had something to do with its musky odor, and the name changes to musk beaver and then muskrat. The scientific name of the muskrat is Ondatra zibethicus.
The scientific name of the muskrat is Ondatra zibethicus.
The scientific name of the muskrat is Ondatra zibethicus.
Ondatra zibethicus
Ondatra zibethicus
Sally. Rustang. Muskrat.
Which of these isn't a euphemism for muskrat fur, but is a euphemism for muskrat meat?Your Answer: Marsh hare
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The muskrat's scientific name, Ondatra zibethicus, stems from its appearance and natural history. The genus name Ondatra is derived from the Algonquin word for the animal, while the species name zibethicus refers to a musky odor associated with its scent glands, linked to the Latin word "zibethus," meaning civet. This nomenclature reflects both the muskrat's cultural significance and its biological characteristics.
Shrew + Reed = muskrat
Muskrat Scrambler was created in 2000.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ondatra zibethicus.
Shrew + Reed = muskrat