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Capromyidae

Capromyidae

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A family of large plant-eating rodents from the Caribbean called hutias
  • noun
  • /ˌkæprəˈmɪdiˌeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Capromyidae
  • The Capromyidae family includes various species of hutias.

Examples

  • The Capromyidae are primarily distributed throughout the Caribbean islands.

  • Several members of the Capromyidae are threatened due to habitat loss.

  • Scientists study various species in the Capromyidae family to learn about island evolution.

  • Did you know that Capromyidae are primarily herbivorous?

  • Scientists study various species in the Capromyidae family to learn about island evolution.

  • Several members of the Capromyidae are threatened due to habitat loss.

  • The Capromyidae are primarily distributed throughout the Caribbean islands.

Synonyms

hutia
vsCapromyidae
  • Specialized
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A large rat-like animal from the Caribbean islands, especially Cuba

is the taxonomic family covering those Caribbean rodents

Surface Forms

Capromyidae singular
Capromyidae plural

Etymology

The word Capromyidae comes from the scientific name Capromys, which mixes Greek kapros 'hog' and mys 'mouse'. The ending -idae marks an animal family, so thinking of a 'hog-mouse family' is a helpful way to remember these are the large Caribbean rodents called hutias.