genus sciurus (Meaning)

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genus sciurus (n)

type genus of the Sciuridae; typical moderate-sized arboreal squirrels

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The genus Sciurus, belonging to the squirrel family, comprises over 30 species found worldwide.
Red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), though formerly included in the genus Sciurus, are now classified under a separate genus.
The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), native to North America, has successfully expanded its range to Europe.
The flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans), despite its gliding capabilities, does not belong to the genus Sciurus.
Sciurus niger, the eastern fox squirrel, exhibits a wide range of coat colors, from black to gray and even rusty red.
The tassel-eared squirrel (Sciurus aberti) is found in the southwestern United States and has distinctive ear tufts.
The giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor), though superficially resembling species of the genus Sciurus, is not closely related.
The Malabar giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) is one of the largest species of the squirrel family, growing up to 3 feet long.
Palm squirrels (Funambulus spp.
), despite their arboreal lifestyle, are not members of the genus Sciurus.

type genus of the Sciuridae; typical moderate-sized arboreal squirrels

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus Sciurus, belonging to the squirrel family, comprises over 30 species found worldwide.

Red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), though formerly included in the genus Sciurus, are now classified under a separate genus.

The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), native to North America, has successfully expanded its range to Europe.

The flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans), despite its gliding capabilities, does not belong to the genus Sciurus.