Dasyproctidae

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Large rodents like agoutis and pacas that live in Central and South American forests

noun
/ˌdæsɪˈprɒktɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: Dasyproctidae

The Dasyproctidae family includes species like agoutis.

Examples

Researchers observed that members of the Dasyproctidae play a crucial role in seed dispersal.
The family Dasyproctidae includes several species adapted to life in tropical forests.
Agoutis, which belong to the Dasyproctidae family, are known for their speed and agility.
Have you ever seen a Dasyproctidae in the wild?
Agoutis, which belong to the Dasyproctidae family, are known for their speed and agility.
Researchers observed that members of the Dasyproctidae play a crucial role in seed dispersal.
The family Dasyproctidae includes several species adapted to life in tropical forests.

Surface Forms

Dasyproctidae singular

Dasyproctidae plural

Morphology

Dasyproctidae = Dasyprocta (opaque) = Dasyprocta + idae

Formation from the genus name 'Dasyprocta' plus the standard taxonomic family suffix '-idae' is a regular morphological process in scientific nomenclature but requires specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Dasyproctidae comes from Greek parts: dasy- meaning 'hairy' and proct- meaning 'rear' or 'hind part'. So the name points to their 'hairy rear' and is a simple way to remember this family of large, ground-living rodents (like agoutis and pacas) from Central and South America.