Definition of Sciuromorpha. Meaning of Sciuromorpha. Synonyms of Sciuromorpha

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Definition of Sciuromorpha

Sciuromorpha
Sciuromorpha Sci`u*ro*mor"pha, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. sciurus squirrel + Gr. morfh` form.] (Zo["o]l.) A tribe of rodents containing the squirrels and allied animals, such as the gophers, woodchucks, beavers, and others.

Meaning of Sciuromorpha from wikipedia

- Sciuromorpha (/sɪˈjuːrəmɔːrfə/ 'squirrel-like') is a rodent clade that includes several rodent families. It includes all members of the Sciuridae (the...
- skull structures, both from other mammals and amongst themselves. The Sciuromorpha, such as the eastern grey squirrel, have a large deep m****eter, making...
- condition is found in most members of the family Sciuridae (suborder Sciuromorpha), and also in members of the Castoridae, the Eomyidae, and the Geomyoidea...
-   Extinct in the wild (EW): 2 species   Critically endangered (CR): 203 species   Endangered (EN): 505 species   Vulnerable (VU): 536 species   Near threatened...
- There are currently 1,258 genera, 161 families, 27 orders, and around 5,937 recognized living species of mammal. Mammalian taxonomy is in constant flux...
-   Extinct in the wild (EW): 2 species   Critically endangered (CR): 203 species   Endangered (EN): 505 species   Vulnerable (VU): 536 species   Near threatened...
- in 1806, calling it the "barking squirrel". Order Rodentia Suborder Sciuromorpha Family Sciuridae (squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, and prairie dogs) Subfamily...
- Animalia Phylum: Chordata class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Suborder: Sciuromorpha Family: Sciuridae Fischer de Waldheim, 1817 Type genus Sciurus Linnaeus...
- Banner-tailed kangaroo rat Desert pocket gopher There are 25 species in Sciuromorpha ****essed as near threatened. Squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, susliks and...
- pocket mouse Subspecies Dalquest's pocket mouse There are 17 species in Sciuromorpha ****essed as vulnerable. Squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, susliks and prairie...