Family Erethizontidae (Noun)
Meaning
New World arboreal porcupines.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Erethizontidae is comprised of New World arboreal porcupines found primarily in the Americas.
- Erethizontidae porcupines have adapted unique features to live in trees, including long claws and prehensile tails.
- There are several species within the family Erethizontidae, including the prehensile-tailed porcupine and the Mexican hairy dwarf porcupine.
- Research on the family Erethizontidae has shown that their diets mainly consist of leaves, fruits, and bark.
- The New World porcupines of the family Erethizontidae play a crucial role in seed dispersal and forest ecosystems.