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Category:Caviomorpha

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Articles related to the Caviomorpha, the rodent parvorder that unites all New World hystricognaths. It is supported by both fossil and molecular evidence. Caviomorphs include the extinct Heptaxodontidae (giant hutias), the extinct Josephoartigasia monesi (the largest rodent ever known) and extant families of chinchilla rats, hutias, guinea pigs and the capybara, chinchillas and viscachas, tuco-tucos, agoutis, pacas, pacaranas, spiny rats, New World porcupines, coypu and octodonts.

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