sand rat
US /ˈsænd ræt/
UK /ˈsænd ræt/

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rato do deserto
a small, burrowing rodent (Psammomys obesus) native to desert regions of North Africa and the Middle East, known for its ability to survive on a diet of salt-rich plants.
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The sand rat is well-adapted to arid environments.
O rato do deserto é bem adaptado a ambientes áridos.
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Researchers study the sand rat for its unique metabolic properties.
Pesquisadores estudam o rato do deserto por suas propriedades metabólicas únicas.