Arctic Rodents Purported to Commit Suicide

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Fauna and Flora, Group 173, Puzzle 5 (Retrogressive Succession).

Question is: Arctic Rodents Purported to Commit Suicide

and the answer is: LEMMINGS

Word Meaning:

LEMMINGS — plural of lemming

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