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The nutria (/ ˈ n juː t r i ə /) or coypu (/ ˈ k ɔɪ p uː /) (Myocastor coypus) [1] [2] is a herbivorous, [3] semiaquatic rodent from South America.Classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae, [4] Myocastor has since been included within Echimyidae, the family of the spiny rats.
The nutria is a semi-aquatic mammal native to South America. It first became internationally popular as a fur in the 1930s, when it was worn by Hollywood stars such as Greta Garbo. [1] It resembles beaver, with stiff guard hairs and a soft, short undercoat. [2]
An example of one of the many organisms that pose as an invasive species threat to wetlands is the Nutria. The Nutria is a semi-aquatic rodent that originated from South America but was brought to the United States in 1889 due to the popularity of its fur, but over the years has taken over wetlands due to being released or escaping ranches.
Due to similar cranial morphology, the nutria was once considered a close relative of the Caribbean hutias and placed together with them in the family Capromyidae. [1] Later, it was more accepted to place it in its own family, the Myocastoridae. [2] Recent molecular studies place them in the family Echimyidae, in the tribe Myocastorini. [3] [4] [5]
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In biology, being semi-aquatic refers to various macro organisms that live regularly in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. When referring to animals , the term describes those that actively spend part of their daily time in water (in which case they can also be called amphibious ), or land animals that have spent at least one life ...
Widespread destruction from the L.A. fires was inevitable, given the drought and winds. Still, the region could have been better prepared.
The 18 new players for the 48th season of the reality series include a stunt performer, a pizzeria owner, and the first contestant with a speech impediment in the show's history.