Dasyprocta

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The type genus of the family Dasyproctidae: Dasyprocta is the genus name for a group of rodents commonly known as agoutis. It is the central or typical genus within its family.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist identified the rodent as a member of the genus Dasyprocta.
    • Several species, like the Central American agouti, belong to Dasyprocta.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to classify and discuss these specific rodents within the biological hierarchy.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of Dasyprocta.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dasyproctidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
  • Agouti (n): The common name for rodents in the genus .
Synonyms
  • Agouti (common name): A general term for the rodent.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word is used almost exclusively in scientific or zoological contexts. In everyday language, the common name "agouti" is preferred.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis

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