Rats are small mammals of the genus Rattus the most common of which is the brown rat. Other rat genera include the black rat Polynesian rat and giant pouched rat. Rats are found in nearly every part of the world.
The word rat is derived from the Middle English word ratte meaning rat or ratte-catcher. The first known use of the word rat was in 1484.
Rats are typically distinguished from mice by their size. A typical adult rat is 10-12 inches long including the tail and weighs about 10-16 ounces.
Rats are omnivores and their diet includes grains vegetables fruit meat and even other rats. They are often considered pests because of their tendency to gnaw on electrical wires and invade homes in search of food.
Rats are generally considered to be intelligent animals and they have been used in research for their ability to learn and remember complex tasks.
The Latin name for the brown rat is Rattus norvegicus which means “Norwegian rat.” The Latin name for the black rat is Rattus rattus which means “creeping rat.”
What is the Latin word for rat?
Mus
What is the plural form of rat in Latin?
Ratus
What is the accusative form of rat in Latin?
Ratum
What is the genitive form of rat in Latin?
Rati
What is the dative form of rat in Latin?
Ratui
What is the ablative form of rat in Latin?
Rato
What is thevocative form of rat in Latin?
Mus
What is the feminine form of rat in Latin?
Ratta
What is the masculine form of rat in Latin?
Rattus
What is the neuter form of rat in Latin?
Ratum
What is the comparative form of rat in Latin?
Ratior
What is the superlative form of rat in Latin?
Ratissimus
What is the Latin word for mouse?
Mus
What is the Latin word for rat poison?
Venenum
What is the Latin word for to kill?
Necare
