Family Hydrochoeridae (Noun)
Meaning
Capybara.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Capybaras belong to the family Hydrochoeridae, which is a group of large rodents native to South America.
- The family Hydrochoeridae consists of only one living genus, Hydrochoerus, which includes the capybara and the lesser capybara.
- Capybaras are the largest members of the family Hydrochoeridae, with adults reaching up to 130 cm in length.
- The family Hydrochoeridae is closely related to the family Caviidae, which includes guinea pigs and maras.
- Capybaras are well adapted to their semi-aquatic lifestyle, a characteristic shared by other members of the family Hydrochoeridae.