关键词: 姬鼠属, 系统学, 细胞色素B , rDNA

Abstract: Species of field mice (genus Apodemus) are widely distributed in Europe , Asia and many nearby islands. Since molecular biological techniques are applied in the phylogeny of the genus Apodemus , many excellent results have been achieved especially in recent few years. But the phylogeny and the taxonomy of this genus remain controversial.The new progresses as well as some different opinions are reviewed. The authors also list Chinese species of field mice (genus Apodemus). And some suggestions about further systematic study are briefly mentioned in the paper.

Key words: Apodemus, Systematics, Cytochrome b, rDNA