citellus lateralis
Definition
- 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
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common black-striped reddish-brown ground squirrel of western North America; resembles a large chipmunk
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