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Cavia

Cavia

9.4
A group of animals that includes guinea pigs
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪviə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cavia
  • The domesticated guinea pig is a well-known member of the genus Cavia.

Examples

  • Fossils of ancient Cavia species have been discovered in South America.

  • Scientists studied Cavia in order to understand the behavior of guinea pigs.

  • The Cavia is a popular pet choice.

  • Many people enjoy keeping Cavias as pets.

  • The domesticated guinea pig is a well-known member of the genus Cavia.

  • Fossils of ancient Cavia species have been discovered in South America.

  • Scientists studied Cavia in order to understand the behavior of guinea pigs.

Synonyms

genus Cavia
vsCavia
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of rodents that includes guinea pigs

is the exact same scientific group but described here without the type genus note

Compounds

genus Cavia
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of rodents that includes guinea pigs

Surface Forms

Cavia singular
Cavias plural

Etymology

Cavia comes from the Portuguese and Spanish word cavia, which itself came from a South American native name for the animal. Scientists used it as the scientific name for the group of animals that includes the familiar 'guinea pig' (also called a 'cavy').