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aperea

/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.ə/

Traducción: Especie sudamericana de roedor, también conocida como cuy brasileño o cobaya silvestre, que se considera un posible ancestro del cobaya doméstico.

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/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.ə/C2formalscientific
  • esEspecie sudamericana de roedor, también conocida como cuy brasileño o cobaya silvestre, que se considera un posible ancestro del cobaya doméstico.

A South American rodent species, also known as the Brazilian guinea pig, which is considered a possible ancestor of the domestic guinea pig.

  1. South American rodentC2formal

    A small, wild rodent native to South America, considered a possible ancestor of the domestic guinea pig.

    esApereá

    • The aperea is often studied to understand the evolution of guinea pigs.
    • In the grasslands, the aperea forages for grasses and herbs.
    • Researchers have found that the aperea shares many genetic traits with domestic cavies.