Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. A taxonomic family within the superfamily Sciurida — the squirrels, flying squirrels and related animals.
Etymologies
- Sciurus + -idae (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Chipmunk is the name for animals belonging to the Sciuridae family of the Rodentia order.”
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“They are members of the Sciuridae family, which means 'bushy tail' and is a perfect way to describe the many members of the squirrel family - tree squirrels, ground squirrels, even chipmunks and groundhogs.”
“A* Sciuridae Sundasciurus hoogstraali* Sciuridae Sundasciurus juvencus* Tupaiidae Tupaia palawanensis* An asterisk signifies that the species 'range is limited to this ecoregion.”
“Any of various arboreal rodents of the genus Sciurus and related genera of the family Sciuridae, having a long flexible bushy tail and including the fox squirrel, gray squirrel, and red squirrel.”
“If you don't hear from me for a few days, you'll know I've been mugged by a gang of Sciuridae and they broke my fingers as a warning.”
“Additionally some squirrels (Sciuridae) can also cause losses.”
“The above description reminds one forcibly of the habits of squirrels, so it is no wonder that at one time these little creatures were confounded with the _Sciuridae_.”
“Of the Sciuridae we have many examples in India, which will be noticed further on.”
“The _Ischyromyidae_ is founded on a single North American fossil genus (_Ischyromys typus_), which is nearly allied to the Sciuridae, but also shows some affinity to the beavers.”
“Further pictures of the Sciuridae family mingling with Nissan Motor Company products, including but not limited to prairie dogs infesting Titans and flying squirrels outaccelerating GT-R's, are more than welcome in the comments.”
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Squirrels! Squirrels! Squirrels!
All squirrels, all the time.
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