Hystricomorpha
plural noun
Hys·tri·co·mor·pha
Definition of Hystricomorpha
: a suborder of Rodentia comprising forms distinguished by zygomatic arch in which the jugal bone forms the center block and including porcupines, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and many others
hystricomorphic
orhystricomorphous
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Origin and Etymology of hystricomorpha
New Latin, from Hystric-, Hystrix + -morpha
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