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Order RodentiaDomain Eukarya Kingdom Animalia Sub-kingdom Eumetazoa Sub-sub-kingdom Bilateria Metaphylum Enterocoelous Coelomates Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Subclass Theria Infraclass Eutheria Order Rodentia This group contains the largest order of mammals, the rodents: squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, gophers, beavers, rats, mice, muskrats, lemmings, voles, porcupines, guinea pigs, capybaras and chinchillas. They are gnawing mammals with two pairs of chisel-like incisor teeth. Latin: rodere, to gnaw. (Dorit et al, 1991) |