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ut-opsy 
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identify if possible* 
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and stage of molt* 
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The animal is skinned to further examine molt pattern 
and. free the carcuSs for autopsy, if the skin shows 
no!t.in^ it is rfaved 
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the weighty total length* age,sex,tail, and breeding 
condition recorded. Ear notch is recorded. 
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Male; The cremaster condition is noted and pigmentation 
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of stomach is In ixrn&xin^ '“conaxtion the - — 
Rattus exlans stamach is s ained ora:* re or rusty* 
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In adults there is a rusty stain of the fur caused by 
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the cauda epididymis removed* the teste a, then 
measured and 'reigned and preserved in Pop - x?malinc > " 
the other teste remains intact. Cauda e idicr/mis 
enlargement is noted. 
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Female; perforation of vulva noted and development of 
.Lacteal tissue. The uterus is exa:lifted to land 
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develops when the egg develooes and is fertilised 
forming a green bod”. The ovary shows former 
Oreimiaiicles u a ouacx coup' or scar ■ 
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The spleen and sdrenal gland is saved because the 
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in size. 
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Liver and digestive tract is saved for later analysis 
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of foods and leasions of the liver. 
