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family caviidae

 

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Noun family caviidae has 1 sense
  1. Caviidae, family Caviidae - a family of Hystricomorpha
    --1 is a kind of mammal family
    --1 is a member of Hystricomorpha, suborder Hystricomorpha
    --1 has members: Cavia, genus Cavia; Dolichotis, genus Dolichotis

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Family Caviidae

Description

The family Caviidae is a group of rodents consisting of various species commonly known as cavies or guinea pigs. They are native to South America and are often kept as pets due to their small size and docile nature. Cavies belong to the order Rodentia and the suborder Hystricomorpha.

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, the family Caviidae refers to a group of rodents that includes the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) as well as other closely related species.

Example sentence: The family Caviidae is a diverse group of rodents, comprising several genera and species.

Sense 2: Pets

As pets, the family Caviidae is most commonly represented by the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), a domesticated species known for its sociable nature and small size.

Example sentence: My daughter loves taking care of her pet guinea pig, a member of the family Caviidae.

Sense 3: Wildlife

In the wild, the family Caviidae encompasses various species that inhabit different habitats across South America, such as the larger cavies and maras.

Example sentence: The family Caviidae includes both terrestrial and semi-aquatic species.

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