sciuridae

• Término taxonómico científico que designa a la familia de mamíferos que incluye a las ardillas verdaderas, las marmotas, las tuzas, las ardillas listadas y las ardillas voladoras.

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a mammal family that includes true squirrels, ground squirrels, marmots, chipmunks, flying squirrels, and spermophiles.

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1. A mammal family of true squirrelsC2formalscientific

   A biological family of small to medium-sized rodents that includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs.

   familia Sciuridae

   • Sciuridae is a diverse family found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
   • The family Sciuridae includes both diurnal and nocturnal species.
   • Many members of Sciuridae are known for their bushy tails and sharp claws.