1. What is a rodent?
Rodents are a special kind of mammals, which are characterized by a pair of growing front teeth. We usually call them "rodents". Such animals include mice, hamsters, gerbils, squirrels and many other species. Because of the continuous growth of its incisors, rodents often need to chew hard objects to wear their incisors to maintain a normal length.
Second, the ecological role of rodents
1, seed disseminator
Many rodents feed on plant seeds and excrete them to other places during digestion, thus helping plants spread and reproduce.
2. Soil plough
Rodents turn over soil in the process of digging caves and looking for food, which is helpful to improve soil structure and improve soil fertility.
3. Ecological balance.
Rodents occupy a certain niche in the ecosystem and form a competitive relationship with other animals, which is helpful to maintain ecological balance and biodiversity.
Third, the cultural significance of rodents
1, human food
Some rodents, such as hamsters and gerbils, have been domesticated as human food sources in some countries and regions. Their meat is rich in protein and has high nutritional value.
2. pets
Some small rodents, such as goldfish and cuttlefish, are widely kept as pets because of their lovely appearance and docile personality.
3. Literary and artistic inspiration
Rodents often appear as characters in literary and artistic creation, such as the image of mice in the famous fairy tale Cinderella. At the same time, their agility and agility often provide inspiration for artists, such as sketches and sculptures of rodents.