Orders Rodentia and Lagomorpha - Lecture 5.2

Explore the diverse world of rodents and lagomorphs in this comprehensive 49-minute lecture. Delve into the intricate classification of the Order Rodentia, covering various suborders and families such as Sciuromorpha, Castorimorpha, Hystricomorpha, and Myomorpha. Examine the unique characteristics of families like Aplodontiidae, Sciuridae, Castoridae, and Muridae. Gain insights into the Order Lagomorpha, focusing on the families Ochotonidae and Leporidae. Discover the evolutionary relationships, ecological roles, and distinctive features of these mammalian orders, enhancing your understanding of small mammal diversity and taxonomy.

Intro
Order: Rodentia
Suborder: Sciuromorpha Family: Aplodontiidae
Family: Sciuridae
Suborder: Castorimorpha Family: Castoridae
Family: Heteromyidae
Family: Geomyidae
Family: Pedetidae
Suborder: Hystricomorpha Ctenodactylidae
Family: Thryonomyidae
Family: Petromuridae
Family: Bathyergidae
Family: Erethizontidae
Family: Cuniculidae
Family: Dasyproctidae
Family: Chinchillidae
Family: Dinomyidae
Family: Abrocomidae
Family: Octodontidae
Family: Echimyidae
Suborder: Myomorpha Family: Sminthidae
Family: Zapodidae
Family: Dipodidae
Family: Spalacidae
Family: Calomyscidae
Family: Cricetidae
Family: Muridae
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Ochotonidae
Family: Leporidae