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Caviidae

Caviidae

9.9
A group of rodents like guinea pigs from South America
  • noun
  • /ˈkæv.i.ɪ.deɪ/
  • Specialized
: Caviidae
  • The Caviidae family includes several species of guinea pigs.

Examples

  • The family Caviidae encompasses animals such as guinea pigs and maras.

  • Members of the Caviidae are native primarily to South America.

  • Many pet owners are familiar with Caviidae because of their popular domesticated guinea pigs.

  • Did you know that Caviidae are native to South America?

  • Many pet owners are familiar with Caviidae because of their popular domesticated guinea pigs.

  • Members of the Caviidae are native primarily to South America.

  • The family Caviidae encompasses animals such as guinea pigs and maras.

Synonyms

family Caviidae
vsCaviidae
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of small animals like guinea pigs that live in South America

focuses on South American origin rather than taxonomic placement

Compounds

family Caviidae
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of small animals like guinea pigs that live in South America

Surface Forms

Caviidae singular
Caviidaes plural
Caviidae plural

Etymology

The word Caviidae comes from the scientific name Cavia, the same root as the English word cavy, and that name likely comes from a native South American word for these animals. So Caviidae simply means the family of 'guinea pigs' and their close relatives.