The common degu (Octodon degus; / ˈ d eɪ ɡ uː /), or, historically, the degu, is a small hystricomorpha rodent endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. [2] The name degu on its own indicates either the entire genus Octodon or, …

Octodon degus (O. degus) is a diurnal rodent that spontaneously develops several physiopathological conditions, analogous in many cases to those experienced by humans. In light of this, O. degus has recently been identified as a very valuable animal model for research in several medical fields, especially those concerned with neurodegenerative ...

Octodon is a genus of octodontid rodents native to South America, in particular in the Chilean Andes. [1] . The best-known member is the common degu, O. degus, which is kept as a pet in various countries. Two of the four species of degus are nocturnal. [2][3] This genus was first described in 1832 by the British zoologist Edward Turner Bennett. [4]

2020年12月7日 · Octodon degus (O. degus), a long-lived rodent, provides us with a unique opportunity to search for molecular pathways that are associated with enhanced longevity in mammals. This rodent from Chile spontaneously develops an analog of sporadic AD at behavioral and neurobiological levels.

2021年5月1日 · We found that specimens of O. degus present one of two morphotypes that are quali and quatitative differentiable. A gracile morphotype is found towards the north and a robust morphotype towards the south. Skull size variation correlates with precipitation, temperature and primary productivity.

2020年12月1日 · O. degus is a natural model for diabetes and small-vessels diseases. Neurodegenerative markers (e.g. β-Amyloid & p-Tau) are found in aged degus’ brain. Integrating the multifactorial processes co-occurring in both physiological and pathological human conditions still remains one of the main challenges in translational investigation.

Octodon degus (O. degus) is a diurnal rodent that spontaneously develops several physiopathological conditions, analogous in many cases to those experienced by humans. In light of this, O. degus has recently been identified as a very valuable animal model for research in several medical fields, espe …

The common degu (O. degus) lives in the Chile Matorral region, with dry summers and rainy winters. Their habitat overlaps with the moon-toothed degu (O. lunatus). O. degus is not a threatened species, and are considered "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List. They are also the most well known and researched degu species.

O. degus is found on the west slope of the Andes at elevations of up to 1,200 meters in fairly open areas near thickets, rocks, or stone walls. Degus are diurnal, with the greatest amount of activity occurring in the morning and late afternoon.

Octodon degus belongs to the family Octodontidae and naturally resides in the Andes Mountains of Chile (Woods and Boraker, 1975). The genus name for this species was derived from the unusual shape of the molar teeth.