Lagurus lagurus

Lagurus lagurusPallas, 1773

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Morphology, geographic range, and phylogenetic history described by Gromov and Polyakov (1977) and Pavlinov et al. (1995a). Chromosomal data reviewed by Zima and Kral (1984a). Using geometric morphometry, Courant et al. (1997) noted cranial shape convergence between L. lagurus and lemmings (Lemmus and Dicrostonyx) and discussed ecological parallels between these two groups. Although the present range of L. lagurus does not extend west of Ukraine, the species occurred in Europe and S England during the last interglacial and glacial cycle (Kowalski, 1967; Sutcliffe and Kowalski, 1976).

• Wilson, D and Reeder, D. (eds.) 2005. Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. 3rd ed. -- 2142 pp. Johns Hopkins University Press.