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aperea

/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.ə/

Traduction: Rongeur d'Amérique du Sud également connu sous le nom de cobaye du Brésil, considéré comme un possible ancêtre du cobaye domestique.

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/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.ə/C2formalscientific
  • frRongeur d'Amérique du Sud également connu sous le nom de cobaye du Brésil, considéré comme un possible ancêtre du cobaye domestique.

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.

    frApéréa

    • 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.