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Characteristics of the Mongolian gerbil model
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Family | Cricetidae |
| Genus species | Meriones unguiculatus |
| Coat | Agouti |
| Weight | 70–100 g as adult |
| Activity | Nocturnal, burrowing |
| Water | ~4 mL/day |
| Food | ~8 g/day |
| Breeding | Monogamous, pair 10–12 weeks of age |
| Disposition | Friendly, not prone to fighting or biting |
