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Noun:

Erethizontidae refers to a family of rodents commonly known as New World porcupines. These nocturnal creatures are characterized by their long, sharp quills and are found in the Americas. They belong to the order Rodentia.

Example Sentence: The Erethizontidae family includes species like the North American porcupine and the Brazilian porcupine.

Adjective:

Erethizontidae is an adjective form used to describe anything related to or characteristic of the New World porcupines.

Example Sentence: The hiking trail is known for its Erethizontidae population, and visitors are advised to be cautious of porcupines.

Plural Noun:

Erethizontidae is the plural form of Erethizontida, used to refer to multiple species or individuals belonging to the family Erethizontidae.

Example Sentence: The researcher spotted several Erethizontidae during the wildlife survey in the jungle.