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Muroidea (Noun)

Meaning

A superfamily of rodents essentially equal to the suborder Myomorpha but with the Dipodidae excluded.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The muroidea superfamily encompasses a diverse range of rodents found across the globe, including mice, rats, and gerbils.
  • Rodents belonging to the muroidea superfamily have been widely studied in the fields of ecology, evolution, and behavioral science.
  • The morphological characteristics of muroidea rodents are often identified through the analysis of dental and cranial structures.
  • In terms of systematics, the muroidea superfamily has undergone numerous revisions, leading to ongoing debate among taxonomists.
  • The fossil record indicates that muroidea rodents originated during the late Eocene epoch and have since undergone significant evolutionary diversification.

Synonyms

  • Superfamily Muroidea
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