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Aplodontiidae

Aplodontiidae

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A group of rodents that includes the mountain beaver from western North America
  • noun
  • /ˌæpləˈdɒntɪˌiːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Aplodontiidae
  • The Aplodontiidae family includes the mountain beaver, which is found in western North America.

Examples

  • The Aplodontiidae are considered the most primitive living rodents, represented today by the mountain beaver.

  • Among mammals, the Aplodontiidae family is known for having a single extant species.

  • Researchers studied fossil records of Aplodontiidae to understand rodent evolution.

  • The Aplodontiidae family is often referred to as the mountain beavers.

  • Did you know that Aplodontiidae are unique to western North America?

  • Scientists classify the Aplodontiidae as one of the oldest families of rodents still in existence today.

  • Nature documentaries often feature the Aplodontiidae, highlighting their unique adaptations to their environment.

Surface Forms

Aplodontiidae singular
Aplodontiidaes plural

Etymology

The word Aplodontiidae comes from the name Aplodontia, built from Greek parts aplous 'simple' and odous 'tooth'. That image of a 'simple tooth' helps you remember this family of rodents that includes the mountain beaver, an early kind of rodent.