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Guinea Pigs

A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research.

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.992.550

MeSH Unique ID: D006168

Registry Number: txid10140

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Guinea Pig
Pig, Guinea
Pigs, Guinea
Cavia
Cavia porcellus

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