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black rat
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Princeton's WordNet
black rat, roof rat, Rattus rattusnoun
common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide
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black ratnoun
A common species of rat, Rattus rattus.
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Black rat
The black rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the roof rat, ship rat, or house rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the stereotypical rat genus Rattus, in the subfamily Murinae. It likely originated in the Indian subcontinent, but is now found worldwide.The black rat is black to light brown in colour with a lighter underside. It is a generalist omnivore and a serious pest to farmers because it feeds on a wide range of agricultural crops. It is sometimes kept as a pet. In parts of India, it is considered sacred and respected in the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke.
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black rat
The Black Rat is a common long-tailed rodent that is native to Asia and is also known as the ship rat, roof rat, or house rat. Its scientific name is Rattus rattus. They are usually black to light brown in color with a lighter underside, and are now found worldwide, largely due to their adaptability to various environments and prolific breeding. They are known for being carriers of various diseases and are considered pests in many human habitats.
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Black rat
The black rat is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus in the subfamily Murinae. The species originated in tropical Asia and spread through the Near East in Roman times before reaching Europe by the 1st century and spreading with Europeans across the world.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of black rat in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of black rat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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