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Erethizontidae

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Er·​e·​thi·​zon·​ti·​dae | \ ˌerəthə̇ˈzäntəˌdē \

Definition of Erethizontidae

: a family of chiefly arboreal hystricomorph rodents comprising the typical New World porcupines with the tail more or less prehensile and the soles of the feet specialized for climbing

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History and Etymology for Erethizontidae

New Latin, from Erethizont-, Erethizon, type genus + -idae

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“Erethizontidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Erethizontidae. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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