Deomyinae
[1][2] They are sometimes called the Acomyinae, particularly in references that antedate the discovery that the link rat, Deomys ferugineus, is part of the clade.[2] Deomyines share no morphological characteristics that can be used to separate them from other muroids, though subtle aspects of the third upper molar have been suggested.These conclusions have demonstrated good statistical support using nuclear[2][3] and mitochondrial DNA, and DNA-DNA hybridization.[1] Because of the lack of physical characteristics supporting this group, it is very possible that the subfamily as it is currently recognized is subject to enlargement.Individuals from every genus in the subfamily have been found to possess tail osteoderms, which are rarely seen in mammals.