Gerbillidae
Gerbillidae is a family of small to medium-sized rodents commonly known as gerbils. The taxonomic placement of this group varies among classifications. Some systems treat Gerbillidae as a distinct family, while others place gerbils as a subfamily (Gerbillinae) within Muridae. The family includes several genera, such as Gerbillus, Meriones, Psammomys, Rhombomys, Desmodillus, Tatera, and Gerbilliscus.
Gerbillidae species are native to Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Asia, especially arid and semi-arid
The diet of gerbils is mainly seeds and plant matter, but some species take green vegetation and
In human contexts, several species are kept as pets and used in research, most notably the Mongolian