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genus spermophilus

 

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Noun genus spermophilus has 1 sense
  1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus - typical ground squirrels
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Sciuridae, family Sciuridae
    --1 has members: ground squirrel, gopher, spermophile

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Term: Genus Spermophilus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: Genus Spermophilus refers to a taxonomic group of ground squirrels.

Sample Sentence: The genus Spermophilus includes various species of ground squirrels found in North America.

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Sense 2:

Definition: The term Genus Spermophilus can also be used to refer to a specific species within the genus.

Sample Sentence: The Genus Spermophilus tereticaudus is commonly known as the round-tailed ground squirrel.

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Sense 3:

Definition: In local terms, Genus Spermophilus might be used to describe a group of ground squirrels found in a specific region.

Sample Sentence: The Genus Spermophilus can be commonly spotted in the local parks of this town.

genus sparaxis genus sparganium genus sparmannia genus spartina genus spartium genus spathiphyllum genus spergula genus spergularia genus spermophilus genus sphacele genus sphacelotheca genus sphaeralcea genus sphaerocarpos genus sphaerocarpus genus sphagnum genus sphecius genus sphecotheres

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