Erinaceidae is the scientific family name for hedgehogs and gymnures, which are small, spiny mammals found primarily in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The name derives from the Latin word "erinaceus," meaning hedgehog. Members of this family are known for their distinctive spines, which serve as a defense mechanism against predators. They are primarily nocturnal and have a diet that includes insects, small invertebrates, and plants.
Hedgehogs belong to the family Erinaceidae
Erinaceidae
The word "erinaceidae" is pronounced as "eh-rih-NAY-sih-dee." It refers to the family of hedgehogs and gymnures. The emphasis is on the third syllable, "NAY."
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Insectavora Family: Erinaceidae Genus: Hemiechinus Species is the only on I'm not sure about. - Juliette
Kingdom: Animals Phylum: Chordates Class: Mammals Order: Erinaceomorpha Family: Erinaceidae Genus: Atelerix Species: albiventris
Yes they can get rabies, seeing as they aren't rodents they're erinaceidae,and it's a well known fact rodents can't get rabies.
Hedgehogs have a total of 66 chromosomes, organized into 33 pairs. This genetic makeup is characteristic of the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) and other species within the Erinaceidae family. Chromosome numbers can vary slightly among different species, but 66 is the commonly recognized count for hedgehogs.
No. Hedgehogs and dogs (canines) are completely different species. Hedgehogs are in the Erinaceidae family while dogs are in the Canidae family. Hedgehogs are related to moles and shrews. Dogs are related to wolves and foxes.
Moles and hedgehogs are not closely related, but they do share some similarities as small, burrowing mammals. Moles belong to the family Talpidae, while hedgehogs are part of the Erinaceidae family. Both animals have adaptations for digging and a similar insectivorous diet, but their evolutionary paths diverged millions of years ago. Thus, while they may appear somewhat similar in behavior and habitat, they are distinct species with different biological classifications.
Hedgehogs originated during the late Eocene epoch, approximately 35-40 million years ago. They belong to the family Erinaceidae, which also includes gymnures, and their evolution has been shaped by various environmental changes over millions of years. Fossil evidence suggests that hedgehogs have existed in various forms across Europe, Asia, and Africa, adapting to different habitats. Today, they are primarily found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with some species introduced to other regions.
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