hystricomorpha
1. [ noun ] (biology,zoology) an order of rodents including: porcupines; guinea pigs; chinchillas; etc.
Synonyms: suborder_Hystricomorpha
Related terms: animal_order Rodentia Chinchillidae Caviidae Erethizontidae Capromyidae Dasyproctidae Bathyergidae Hystricidae
Similar spelling:   Hystricidae