Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris (Noun)
Meaning
Pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris are the world's largest living rodents and have a huge impact on their ecosystem through their feeding and burrowing activities.
- The capybara, also known as Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, is an excellent swimmer and can remain submerged for up to five minutes.
- Capybaras of the species Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris are common in dense vegetation near water, to which they can retreat with ease.
- The hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, also known as capybara, sleeps a lot, sometimes even in the water, using plants to keep its eyes stay above the surface.
- Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris are well adapted to life in dense swamps and marshy areas where they can hide from predators and find plenty of food.