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myocastor

/ˌmaɪ.əˈkæs.tɔːr/

Traduction: Genre de rongeurs de la famille des rats épineux, communément appelé ragondin ou castor des marais.

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/ˌmaɪ.əˈkæs.tɔːr/C2formalscientific
  • frGenre de rongeurs de la famille des rats épineux, communément appelé ragondin ou castor des marais.

A genus of rodents within the family Capromyidae, commonly known as the nutria or coypu.

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  1. A genus of rodentsC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, semi-aquatic rodents belonging to the family Capromyidae, native to South America.

    frMyocastor (genre de rongeurs)

    • The Myocastor genus includes the nutria, which is known for its invasive populations in many regions.
    • Researchers are studying the ecological impact of Myocastor species in wetland habitats.
    • Myocastor coypus, the only extant species, is often trapped for its fur.