Vocabulary Entry

sciuridae

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noun

A family of small to medium-sized rodents characterized by large eyes and bushy tails, commonly known as squirrels.

Example Sentences

"The sciuridae family includes both tree squirrels and ground squirrels."

"Researchers studied the behavior of various sciuridae species in the forest."

"Squirrels in the sciuridae family have adapted to a wide range of environments."