Definition

1. Noun:
   • A common black-striped reddish-brown ground squirrel native to western North America, which resembles a large chipmunk.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The term "citellus lateralis" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to specifically identify this species of ground squirrel. It is a formal, taxonomic name.
  • Example: The biologist studied the burrowing habits of Citellus lateralis in the Rocky Mountains.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Citellus lateralis" is a binomial nomenclature (genus , species ). In modern taxonomy, this species is often reclassified under the genus or in some references, but "Citellus lateralis" remains a recognized scientific name in historical and specific literature.

Variants and Related Words

• Golden-mantled ground squirrel: This is the common name for .
• Spermophilus lateralis: A synonym sometimes used in taxonomic classification.
• Ground squirrel: The general common name for the tribe Marmotini, to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Golden-mantled ground squirrel (common name)
• Spermophilus lateralis (scientific synonym)

Notes

• This term is highly specialized. In everyday English, the common name "golden-mantled ground squirrel" is almost always preferred. The scientific name is primarily used in academic, research, and formal descriptive settings.

Noun

1. common black-striped reddish-brown ground squirrel of western North America; resembles a large chipmunk