A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research.
    

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Hair cells of inner ear

A guinea pig in its natural environment. Etching after J.B. Oudry.

Relaxed skeletal muscle showing sarcomeres & nucleus

TEM hair cell of cochlea

Cochlea of the inner ear - coloured - green

Rabbits & cavies : general management, diseases / Frank Ditchfield.

A group of domesticated guinea pigs. Colour reproduction of a painting.

Cochlea of the inner ear

TEM of stereocilia in guinea pig cochlea

TEM base of hair cell + nerve ending

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Rabbits & cavies : general management, diseases / Frank Ditchfield.

A group of domesticated guinea pigs. Colour reproduction of a painting.

Cochlea of the inner ear

TEM of stereocilia in guinea pig cochlea

TEM base of hair cell + nerve ending