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Mid-day Jird

Meriones meridianus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Muridae ›Genus: Meriones

About

The midday jird, or midday gerbil (Meriones meridianus), is a species of rodent in the family Muridae and native to sandy deserts in Afghanistan, China, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. How this rodent received its common name is unclear as it is mainly nocturnal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mid-day Jird?
The scientific name of Mid-day Jird is Meriones meridianus.
What kingdom does Mid-day Jird belong to?
Mid-day Jird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mid-day Jird belong to?
Mid-day Jird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mid-day Jird belong to?
Mid-day Jird belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Mid-day Jird belong to?
Mid-day Jird belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Mid-day Jird belong to?
Mid-day Jird belongs to the family Muridae.
What genus does Mid-day Jird belong to?
Mid-day Jird belongs to the genus Meriones.