Caviomorphs Definition
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Caviomorphs are a diverse group of extant and extinct rodents that are characterized by a monophyletic group within Caviomorpha, which includes several families such as Caviidae (cavies, guinea pigs), Capromyidae (tube-nosed sloths), and Dasyproctidae (agoutis, pacas). They are notable for having adaptations that evolutionary biologists study to understand the radiation and convergence of rodent evolution in South America.
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