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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.
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