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Diatomyidae
family of mammals / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diatomyidae is a family of suborder Hystricomorpha, are rodents found in Asia. It is currently represented by a single known living species, the Laotian rock rat (Laonastes aenigmamus).
Quick Facts Diatomyidae Temporal range: Early Oligocene - Recent, Scientific classification ...
Diatomyidae Temporal range: Early Oligocene - Recent | |
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Young male Laotian rock rat, Laonastes aenigmamus | |
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Suborder: | Hystricomorpha |
Family: | Diatomyidae Mein & Ginsburg, 1997 |
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Laonastes |
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