House mouse

The house mouse (Mus musculus) is a small rodent that lives near humans worldwide and is widely used in biological research.

Mus musculus: The species name for the house mouse, a small rodent found worldwide. This scientific name identifies the species commonly called the house mouse.
Mouse reproduction: The reproductive biology of mice, including short gestation and the capacity for frequent litters. Rapid reproduction lets house mouse populations grow quickly when food and shelter are available.
Laboratory mouse: A house mouse bred or maintained for controlled scientific experiments. Laboratory mice are domesticated populations of this species.
House mouse domestication: The evolutionary and ecological process by which house mice adapted to human settlements. Living alongside people shaped the species’ modern distribution and behavior.
Commensal rodent: A rodent that lives in close association with people and uses human-built environments or food sources. House mice are among the most widespread rodents living near people.
Rodent: A mammal in the order Rodentia, characterized by a pair of continuously growing incisors in each jaw. The house mouse belongs to this large mammalian order.
Mouse olfaction: The sensory system mice use to detect and distinguish odors through specialized nasal receptors. Smell guides house mice toward food, mates, and familiar routes.
Inbred mouse strain: A mouse lineage produced by repeated brother–sister mating, making individuals highly genetically similar. Inbred strains reduce genetic variation in experiments using house mice.
House mouse subspecies: Geographically structured forms of Mus musculus, including lineages associated with western and eastern Eurasia. Subspecies reflect the house mouse’s deep geographic history and divergent lineages.
Stored-product pest: An animal that contaminates or consumes food and other goods held in storage. House mice damage stored grain and food while leaving droppings and urine.

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