Hystricidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of rodents: "Hystricidae" is the scientific family name for a specific group of large, terrestrial rodents known as Old World porcupines. These animals are characterized by their long, sharp quills used for defense.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Hystricidae are primarily nocturnal animals. (The Old World porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals.)
- Biologists study the evolutionary history of the Hystricidae. (Biologists study the evolutionary history of the Old World porcupine family.)
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific and zoological writing to specify this particular taxonomic family.
- The specimen was classified under the family Hystricidae. (The specimen was classified under the family Old World porcupines.)
Variants and Related Words
Hystricid (adj/n): Of or pertaining to the family Hystricidae; a member of this family.
- The hystricid quill structure is fascinating. (The Old World porcupine quill structure is fascinating.)
Porcupine (n): The common name for animals in families like Hystricidae (Old World) and Erethizontidae (New World).
- Unlike New World porcupines, Hystricidae have rooted quills. (Unlike New World porcupines, Old World porcupines have rooted quills.)
Synonyms
- Old World porcupines: The common English name for members of the family Hystricidae.
Related Phrases
- Family Hystricidae: The full taxonomic designation.
- The Family Hystricidae is native to Africa, Asia, and southern Europe. (The Family Old World porcupines is native to Africa, Asia, and southern Europe.)
Noun
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Old World porcupines
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