genus tamias

Thân thiện

A chipmunk of the genus Tamias gathers acorns in an autumn forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sciuridae: This genus comprises small, striped, ground-dwelling squirrels commonly known as chipmunks, specifically those native to eastern North America. It is a scientific classification in biology.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Tamias is distinguished by its facial stripes and burrowing behavior.
  • Our study focused on the evolutionary history of genus Tamias.
  • The eastern chipmunk is the most familiar species within genus Tamias.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used precisely to denote a specific rank (genus) in the biological classification system, sitting above "species" and below "family."
  • The placement of genus Tamias within the tribe Marmotini is well-supported by genetic data.

Variants and Related Words

• Tamias (n): The abbreviated, one-word form of the genus name, used identically in scientific contexts.
  • The specimen was keyed out as Tamias striatus.
• Chipmunk (n): The common name for animals within this genus.
• Sciuridae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs, encompassing all squirrels.

Synonyms

• Chipmunk genus (informal, non-scientific)

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, highly specific meaning in the field of zoology and taxonomy. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is almost exclusively academic or scientific.

Học thuật

Noun

1. chipmunks of eastern North America

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