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ground squirrel
ground squirrel
Noun
pl: ground squirrels
This term refers specifically to members of the Sciuridae family that have evolved for a fossorial lifestyle. While they share a common ancestry with tree squirrels, the term emphasizes their terrestrial and subterranean nature, distinguishing them by their shorter tails and specialized digging claws.
In a biological context, the term is used broadly to cover various species across different genera. It is used as a standard countable noun when referring to individual animals or populations.
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