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cavy    
n. 天竺鼠

天竺鼠

cavy
n 1: short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent

Guinea pig \Guin"ea pig`\ [Prob. a mistake for Guiana pig.]
1. (Zool.) A small Brazilian rodent ({Cavia porcellus} or
{Cavia cobaya}), about seven inches in length and usually
of a white color, with spots of orange and black. Called
also {cavy}. It is the domesticated form of the wild cavy,
often kept as a pet and used commonly as an experimental
animal in laboratory research.
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]

2. Hence, [figuratively]: Any animal or person used in an
experiment; -- also applied to people who are unwillingly
or unknowingly subjected by authorities to policies or
procedures which might cause bodily or mental harm.
[PJC]

3. A contemptuous sobriquet. [Obs.] --Smollett
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]


Cavy \Ca"vy\, n.; pl. {Cavies}. [NL. cavia, fr. Brazilian
cabiai: cf. F. cabiai.] (Zool.)
A rodent of the genera {Cavia} and {Dolichotis}, as the
guinea pig ({Cavia cobaya}). Cavies are natives of South
America.
[1913 Webster]

{Water cavy} (Zool.), The capybara.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Cavy | Rodent Pet, Behavior Care | Britannica
    Cavy, (family Caviidae), any of 14 species of South American rodents comprising guinea pigs, maras, yellow-toothed cavies, mountain cavies, and rock cavies All except the maras have robust bodies, short limbs, large heads and eyes, and short ears
  • Caviidae - Wikipedia
    Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara They are found across South America in open areas from moist savanna to thorn forests or scrub desert
  • Should You Keep a Patagonian Cavy as a Pet? - The Spruce Pets
    The Patagonian cavy is one of the more docile exotic pets These large rodents are distantly related to guinea pigs and can be similarly kept in indoor cages, albeit much bigger, when not under supervision
  • Home | California State Rabbit Cavy Breeders Association
    At California State Rabbit Cavy Breeders Association, we are dedicated to educating members about all things rabbit and cavy The Friday night of convention weekend is dedicated to education where some of our most knowledgeable judges, registrars and exhibitors share their expertise and experience
  • ACBA| American Cavy Breeders Association
    The Purpose of the AMERICAN CAVY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION shall be to promote the breeding and improvement of the cavy, and to secure publicity for and interest in the cavy as an exhibition and pet animal
  • CAVY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of CAVY is any of several short-tailed rough-haired South American rodents (family Caviidae); especially : guinea pig
  • Cavy - New World Encyclopedia
    There are about six genera and 15 species in Caviidae They are found across the South American continent, in open areas from moist savanna to thorn forests or scrub desert
  • How to Choose and Care for Your Guinea Pig (Cavy) - HubPages
    The proper term used by most professional breeders is Cavy, but the average pet owner often doesn't realise this and continues to call them by the commonly used name of guinea pig Here are some helpful tricks for choosing your guinea pig and how to care for them
  • Cavies (Caviidae) - Know Your Mammals
    Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara
  • Caviidae (cavies) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web
    The Caviidae is a family of rodents that occurs over most of South America It includes two subfamilies: the Caviinae, the cavies and the familiar guinea pigs; and the Dolichotinae, the Patagonian hares or maras There are a total of five genera and fourteen species of caviids





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