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Swine

Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA).

Date introduced: January 1, 1999

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.500.880

MeSH Unique ID: D013552

Registry Number: txid9821

Entry Terms:

  • Pigs
  • Suidae
  • Warthogs
  • Phacochoerus
  • Wart Hogs
  • Hogs, Wart
  • Hog, Wart
  • Wart Hog

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