Family Capromyidae (Noun)
Meaning
Coypus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coypus' classification as rodents belonging to the family Capromyidae has been widely discussed among scientists.
- Their close relation to maras and cavies resulted in the classification of coypus in the family Capromyidae.
- Upon further research, coypus were then reassigned to their own distinct family, being classified outside of the family Capromyidae.
- Prior to the reassignment, coypus were sometimes classified within the family Capromyidae due to their physical similarities to other rodents.
- Coypus were initially grouped with other large rodents in the family Capromyidae, but their unique characteristics led to a reevaluation of their classification.