What does "erethizontid" mean?

Any of the New World porcupines comprising the family Erethizontidae.

What is a synonym for "erethizontid"?

Common synonyms include: new world porcupine, new world porcupine.

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Any of the New World porcupines comprising the family Erethizontidae.
"Erethizontids are primarily herbivorous.[…]With their elaborate courtship behavior, the erethizontids are a fascinating group of mammals."

"Erethizontids are primarily herbivorous.[…]With their elaborate courtship behavior, the erethizontids are a fascinating group of mammals."

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