AnAge entry for Spalax carmeli

Classification (HAGRID: 03196)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Spalacidae
                    Genus: Spalax
Species
Spalax carmeli
Common name
Mt carmel blind mole rat

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

These underground rats have been shown to have an enhanced resistance to genotoxic lesions and a greater DNA repair capacity [1413].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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