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trade rat

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  1. packrat, pack rat, trade rat, bushytail woodrat, Neotoma cinereanoun

    any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America; hoards food and other objects

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  1. trade rat

    A pack rat or packrat, also called a woodrat or trade rat, are any species in the North and Central American rodent genus Neotoma. Pack rats have a rat-like appearance, with long tails, large ears, and large, black eyes. Pack rats are noticeably larger than deer mice, harvest mice, and grasshopper mice, and are usually somewhat larger than cotton rats.

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  1. trade rat

    A trade rat, also known as a pack rat or woodrat, is a rodent species native to North America. They are known for their habit of collecting various objects and trinkets, which they often 'trade' for items they find more desirable - hence the name. Their unusual behavior of collecting shiny objects, sometimes in exchange for more practical items such as food, has made them a common symbol for hoarding or relentless acquisition.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trade rat in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trade rat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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