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Tamias

tamias

(Science: zoology) A genus of ground squirrels, including the chipmunk.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A distributer.


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Chipmunk: Species identification

... -Chordata: Notochords and nerve chords -Mammalia: middle ear bones, hair, mammary glands -Rodentia: specialized teeth -Sciuridae: skull structure -Tamias: pouched cheeks

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by nbenvenuto
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:06 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Chipmunk: Species identification
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Chipmunk: Species identification

... of why the Hopi Chipmunk are in these taxons: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Family: Sciuridae Genus: Tamias Species: T. rufus ...can you guys help me out on this please!

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by nbenvenuto
Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:10 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Chipmunk: Species identification
Replies: 3
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