Hystricomorpha (Noun)
Meaning
An order of rodents including: porcupines; guinea pigs; chinchillas; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Rodents in the order Hystricomorpha generally have continuously growing incisors and a single pair of gnawing teeth.
- Researchers studying the behavior of Hystricomorpha rodents often find unique adaptations to their environments.
- South America is home to many species of Hystricomorpha, such as cavies, chinchillas, and capybaras.
- Some of the most popular pets belong to the order Hystricomorpha, including guinea pigs and degus.
- The diversity within the order Hystricomorpha is considerable, with sizes ranging from small guinea pigs to large capybaras.