1-893: Rodentology is a branch of mammalogy for the study of rodents by a rodentologist. The scientific group of rodents would include, but is not limited to, mice, rats, squirrels, etc. From the perspective of zoology , it investigates the behaviour, biology and classification of various rodent species. The study of rodents includes their genetics and their place in the ecosystem . Furthermore, research may be conducted into pest control , disease vector , disease management in agriculture , environmental degradation , globalization and disease , effects on human society and pathogen transmission . Rodentology may benefit human society with contributions to agriculture , balance of nature , food protection, global health , human health , infrastructure protection, integrated pest management , public health and scientific research . This article about
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