dasyprocta

• Sustantivo que designa al género tipo de la familia Dasyproctidae, al que pertenecen los agutíes, un grupo de roedores que habitan en Centro y Sudamérica.

A noun referring to the type genus of the family Dasyproctidae, which includes agoutis, a group of rodents found in Central and South America.

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1. Type genus of the Dasyproctidae familyC2formalscientific

   A genus of rodents that includes agoutis, which are medium-sized, fast-moving animals found in Central and South America.

   Género Dasyprocta (pacas/agutíes)

   • The Dasyprocta genus is known for its agile and swift members.
   • Agoutis, belonging to Dasyprocta, are often seen in tropical forests.
   • Researchers study Dasyprocta to understand rodent evolution in the Neotropics.