What is another word for cricetidae?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ɪstɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Cricetidae is a family of rodents which includes hamsters, voles, and mice. There are several synonyms that are often used interchangeably for the term cricetidae, these include microtidae, arvicolidae, and muridae. The term microtidae is used to describe small rodents such as voles and lemmings, while the term arvicolidae is used to describe a subfamily of the cricetidae family which primarily comprises of voles and lemmings. The term muridae is used to describe a broader family of rodents which includes the cricetidae family, as well as rats and mice. While these synonyms are often used, it is important to use the correct term when referring to specific species within the cricetidae family.
