Which taxonomic detail makes the name 'guinea pig' inaccurate regarding the swine family?
Answer
They belong to the order Rodentia, family Caviidae
Guinea pigs belong to the order Rodentia, family Caviidae, meaning they are entirely unrelated to pigs (swine family).
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