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roof rat

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. black rat, roof rat, Rattus rattusnoun

    common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide

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  1. roof ratnoun

    An alternative term for the black rat.

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  1. roof rat

    A roof rat, also known as a ship rat or black rat (Rattus rattus), is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus in the subfamily Murinae. This species is typically dark in coloration, prefers to inhabit upper levels of buildings, and is known for its excellent climbing abilities, thus earning its name. Roof rats are nocturnal and omnivorous, bad for property value due to their destruction on property structures and threats to public health, as they are known to carry numerous diseases. They are native to tropical Asia but are now found widely across the globe.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of roof rat in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of roof rat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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