Ultrasonic vocalization of the female rat (Rattus norvegicus) during mating

@article{Thomas1985UltrasonicVO,
  title={Ultrasonic vocalization of the female rat (Rattus norvegicus) during mating},
  author={David A. Thomas and Ronald J. Barfield},
  journal={Animal Behaviour},
  year={1985},
  volume={33},
  pages={720-725}
}
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