The Deer Mouse (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center

The Deer Mouse

Caption

Peromyscus maniculatus is a rodent native to North America. It is most commonly called the Deer mouse. Like other Peromyscus species, it is a vector and carrier of emerging infectious diseases such as hantaviruses and Lyme disease.

Credit

The University of California, Berkeley

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.