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bathyergidae

/ˌbæθɪˈɜːrdʒɪdiː/

Traducción: Nombre científico de una familia de roedores, conocidos comúnmente como ratas topo o ratas de arena, adaptados a la vida subterránea.

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/ˌbæθɪˈɜːrdʒɪdiː/formalscientific
  • esNombre científico de una familia de roedores, conocidos comúnmente como ratas topo o ratas de arena, adaptados a la vida subterránea.

A scientific noun referring to a family of rodents commonly known as mole rats or sand rats, which are adapted to a subterranean lifestyle.

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  1. Mole rats; sand ratsC2formalscientific

    A family of burrowing rodents native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for their subterranean lifestyle, social structures, and adaptations to low-oxygen environments.

    esRatas topo africanas

    • The Bathyergidae family includes the naked mole-rat, famous for its longevity and cancer resistance.
    • Researchers study Bathyergidae to understand social behavior in mammals.
    • The burrowing systems of Bathyergidae can be extensive and complex.