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  2. Kurloff cell - Wikipedia

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    The Kurloff cell contains a characteristic proteoglycan-containing inclusion body. In the guinea pig, Kurloff cells are more numerous in the adult female than the adult male. [4] A marked increase in the number of circulating Kurloff cells is present in the peripheral blood during pregnancy and after estrogen treatment in male and female ...

  3. Guinea pig - Wikipedia

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    The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ ˈ k eɪ v i / KAY-vee), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia, family Caviidae. Breeders tend to use the name "cavy" for the animal, but "guinea pig" is more commonly used in scientific and laboratory contexts. [ 1 ]

  4. List of animals by number of neurons - Wikipedia

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    Guinea pig: 43,510,000 ± 3,169,924 [43] Isotropic fractionator Pallium (cortex) Cavia porcellus [40] Quebracho crested tinamou: 48,292,000 Isotropic fractionator Pallium (DVR) Eudromia formosa [34] Common wood pigeon: 51,325,000 Isotropic fractionator Pallium (DVR) Columba palumbus [34] Elegant crested tinamou: 51,384,000 Isotropic ...

  5. Reasons to get a guinea pig that are enough to convince anyone

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    According to the Humane Society of the United States, guinea pigs need a minimum of 7.5 square feet of space to thrive.If you've got the space, 10.5 square feet is your best bet and especially if ...

  6. Mammary gland - Wikipedia

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    A mammary gland is an exocrine gland in humans and other mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring.Mammals get their name from the Latin word mamma, "breast".The mammary glands are arranged in organs such as the breasts in primates (for example, humans and chimpanzees), the udder in ruminants (for example, cows, goats, sheep, and deer), and the dugs of other animals (for example, dogs ...

  7. Cavia - Wikipedia

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    Cavia is a genus in the subfamily Caviinae that contains the rodents commonly known as the true guinea pigs or cavies. [1] The best-known species in this genus is the domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus , a meat animal in South America and a common household pet outside that continent.

  8. Adorable Guinea Pig Breeds You Should Know - AOL

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    Food wise, guinea pigs should be given a steady supply of high-quality hay, guinea pig pellets with Vitamin C, and leafy greens like parsley, lettuce, or spinach. They'll also need an ample-sized ...

  9. Caviidae - Wikipedia

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    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.