2. Parameter
Rat Mouse
Romans call
it
Mus maximus Mus minimus
Genetic
Differences
rats have 21
chromosome
pairs & 2.6
million base pairs
mice have 20
chromosome
pairs &
2.75 million base
pairs
Identification
method
Larger
faeces
smaller faeces
Life Span Avg. 2-3
Years
Avg. 1.5-2.5
Years
Tail
A rat is bigger
and has a
thicker tail.
A mouse is small
and has a skinny
tail.