Biology:Muridae Deomyinae is the older term, hence it takes priority over Acomyinae. Although modest elements of the third upper molar have been postulated, deomyines share no morphological traits that may be utilised to distinguish them from other muroids. The only thing that binds this subfamily together is a set of genetic mutations. They are found from dry temperate (mild) climates to wet tropical environments. It has also been touted as a model of autoimmune thyroiditis (Solleveld et al., 1985) and …
