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Click image to see larger image	Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus)
Location	http://soundwaves.usgs.gov/2006/02/pubs.html
Observations	The mouse has short black and brown fur, 4 small legs, and a robust body. The head comes to a point at its small nose.
Explanations	Mice are omnivores and eat green plants and insects. However, snakes, owls, skunks, and coyotes prey on mice.
California Standards	Plants and animals meet their needs Flow of matter and energy Food chains and food webs
National Standards	Producers and consumers Populations and ecosystems
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Investigating ecosystems Ecosystems
Related Sets	Forest Food Web
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Authors	Katie Hale khale92807@aol.com Biological Sciences, CSUF
Publisher	Cheryl S. Brehme, USGS webmaster-marine@usgs.gov Mar 08 2007

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.