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Definition of Dasyprocta
1. Noun. Type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis.
Exact synonyms: Genus Dasyprocta
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Dasyproctidae, Family Dasyproctidae
Member holonyms: Agouti, Dasyprocta Aguti
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Dasyproctidae, Family Dasyproctidae
Member holonyms: Agouti, Dasyprocta Aguti
Medical Definition of Dasyprocta
1. A genus of rodents of the guinea pig family, a reservoir host of Trypanosoma cruzi. Synonym: agouti. Origin: G. Dasyproktos, having hairy buttocks (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dasyprocta
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