Caviidae
Caviidae
Caviidae (pronounced: kuh-vee-duh) is a family of rodents native to South America, including the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the capybara among other animals. The term "Caviidae" is derived from the Latin word "cavia", which means "cave".
Etymology
The term "Caviidae" is derived from the Latin word "cavia", which means "cave". This is likely due to the burrowing habits of many species within this family.
Classification
Caviidae is a family within the order Rodentia, which includes all rodents. The family is further divided into several subfamilies, including Caviinae, Dolichotinae, and Hydrochoerinae. Each of these subfamilies contains several species, all of which are native to South America.
Species
There are several species within the Caviidae family, including:
- Cavia porcellus - The domestic guinea pig.
- Cavia aperea - The Brazilian guinea pig.
- Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris - The capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
- Dolichotis patagonum - The Patagonian mara.
Related Terms
- Rodentia - The order to which Caviidae belongs.
- Cavia - A genus within the Caviidae family, which includes the domestic guinea pig.
- Hydrochoerus - A genus within the Caviidae family, which includes the capybara.
- Dolichotis - A genus within the Caviidae family, which includes the Patagonian mara.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caviidae
- Wikipedia's article - Caviidae
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