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Descriptor English:
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Dasyproctidae
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Dasyproctidae
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Dasyproctidae
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Synonyms English:
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Acouchi
Acouchis
Agouti, Brazilian
Agoutis
Agoutis, Brazilian
Brazilian Agouti
Brazilian Agoutis
Dasyprocta
Dasyprocta leporina
Green Acouchi
Myoprocta
Myoprocta acouchy
Myoprocta pratti
Red Acouchi
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Tree Number:
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B01.050.150.900.649.313.992.419
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Definition English:
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A family of Central and South American plant-eating rodents comprising the agoutis (Dasyprocta) and acouchis (Myoprocta). They look similar to guinea pigs (CAVIA) but are larger and have longer legs. Their fur is reddish or dark brown. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse entry term Agoutis with AGOUTIDAE see CUNICULIDAE
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History Note English:
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2015
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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55542
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Unique Identifier:
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D065468
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