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Although mouse-like in general appearance, these rodents are distinguished by their elongated hind limbs, and, typically, by the presence of four pairs of cheek-teeth in each jaw.

There are five toes to all the feet, but the first in the fore-feet is rudimentary, and furnished with a flat nail.

The tail makes up for 60 % of its body length and is used to gain balance while bounding.

The cheeks have pouches.

The Sichuan jumping " Yeti " mouse ( Eozapus setchuanus ) from China can be identified by the ‘ Y ’ marking on its belly.