Dutch pig scientific name guinea pig,
It is a typical rodent, why is it called a pig?
This question is estimated that all Dutch pigs have,
In fact, many friends who do not raise Dutch pigs are also very confused.
And there are many similar problems,
For example, why is totoro not a cat but called a cat, and a golden bear is not a bear but is called a bear.
Brother Pig will write about it,
What's your name? What series is called is not a series...
Well, I don't have a name.
Brother Pig is not good at this, just be interested in writing it slowly.
1, the Dutch pig scientific name guinea pig, but not rat
Dutch pigs are indeed rodents,
But from the biological classification point of view, it is actually a bit far from the real rodent.
Dutch pigs don't seem to be rats either.
Because we often say that rodents are rodents of the order Rodentidae,
Under the dutch porcupine suborder, it is different from the suborder.
So although the guinea pig has a rat name,
But it's really not a 100% original rat.
Well, just kidding,
In fact, squirrels are not under the squirrel suborder, but there is a separate suborder of squirrels, squirrels and beavers are under this suborder.
2, of course, the Dutch pig is not a pig
Although everyone calls them Dutch pigs,
However, the Dutch pig is indeed not a pig in the ordinary sense.
The pigs we are talking about are generally domestic pigs and wild boars,
Their biological classification is different from the order, and they are the pig family of the order "Pig-shaped suborder".
As you can see, the Dutch pig is at least rodent and rodent,
Pigs, on the other hand, are two different orders from the order.
So the Dutch pig is certainly not a pig anymore.
And compared to rats, the gap between Dutch pigs and pigs is greater, and the relationship between relatives is farther.
3. What is the biological classification of Dutch pigs?
Dutch pigs are indeed very special in biological classification,
Although it was also the beginning of the rodent order, the rodent order Porcupine suborder Guinea Pig family.
That's dizzy, right?
You say that dutch pigs are not rats, and rats are under rodents.
You say that the Dutch pig is not a pig, he is under the suborder porcupine.
Oh, and by the way, porcupines aren't actually pigs.
It's just that the name has a pig in it.
4. Why is the Dutch pig called a pig?
Dutch pigs are originally called pigs,
In fact, there is a reason, but it is not a white call.
In fact, from the Dutch pig scientific name guinea pig here can be seen,
What does guinea pig, guinea pig, dolphin mean? Isn't it just a pig?
That's the name Guinea Pig,
Translated as pig rat, similar names include panda, bear, shrimp tiger and other names and common names.
The reason why the Dutch pig is called a pig,
First, it may be that the size of the Dutch pig is very similar to the domestic pig, in fact, the Dutch pig is very similar to the wild boar when it was a child.
Second, it may be that the Dutch pig also likes to arch things, and all the things that stand in the way will be arched by the Dutch pig, like a wild boar.
Third, it may be when the Dutch pig is in heat, especially the cries and movements of the boar pig after estrus, which is very similar to that of the domestic pig.
Fourth, it may be that Dutch pigs, like pigs, are foodies, too edible, like pigs.
Well, why is the Dutch pig called a pig,
You see, as for why it is a Dutch pig, not a South American pig, a Venezuelan pig, a Colombian pig...
That's another question.
In the future, Brother Pig will have time to tell you more about it.