laboratory animal
Research facility creature
A laboratory animal is any animal used in scientific research, testing, or education.
The term covers mice, rats, rabbits, primates, and other species bred or kept for experimental purposes.
The new regulations require better housing conditions for laboratory animals.
The phrase often appears in discussions of animal welfare and research ethics.
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- white micePale-furred small rodents
- lab ratResearch experiment animal
- humane treatmentKind consideration for welfare
- drug testingAnalysis for illicit substances
test subject · control group · rat · fruit fly · monkey · genetic research · hamster · cat · guinea pig · dog · research facility · vivisection · vaccine development · lab coat · rabbit · zebra fish · behavioral studies · quarantine procedures
laboratory animalpet
Domesticated household companion
companion animal · wild animal · house pet · family pet · wildlife
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