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Hystricomorpha

Hystricomorpha

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A group of rodents like porcupines, guinea pigs, and capybaras
  • noun
  • /ˌhɪstrɪkəˈmɔrfə/
  • Specialized
: histricomorfos
  • The order Hystricomorpha includes animals such as porcupines, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Examples

  • The order Hystricomorpha includes animals such as porcupines, guinea pigs, and capybaras.

  • The dental structure of Hystricomorpha distinguishes them from other rodent orders.

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of Hystricomorpha to understand rodent diversity.

  • The Hystricomorpha are fascinating creatures.

  • Did you know that Hystricomorpha includes porcupines?

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of Hystricomorpha to understand the diversity of rodent species.

  • The unique features of Hystricomorpha set them apart from other groups of rodents.

Surface Forms

Hystricomorpha singular
Hystricomorphae plural

Etymology

Hystricomorpha comes from Greek roots hystrix meaning 'porcupine' and morphe meaning 'shape' or 'form'. So, Hystricomorpha is the name for the group of rodents that includes porcupines, guinea pigs and other animals with a similar 'porcupine-like' form.