sciurine (Meaning)
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sciurine (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Squirrel family.
Webster
sciurine (n.)
A rodent of the Squirrel family.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sciurine
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sciurine Sentence Examples
- Sciurine rodents, including squirrels and chipmunks, are highly agile and arboreal.
- The sciurine tail, often bushy and long, serves as a counterbalance for the animal's acrobatic movements.
- Sciurine species are predominantly herbivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, and nuts.
- The gray squirrel is the most common sciurine in North America, known for its adaptability and fondness for acorns.
- Sciurine teeth are adapted for gnawing, with incisors that continuously grow to compensate for wear.
- The sciurine skull is characterized by a broad rostrum and large, round orbits.
- Sciurine locomotion exhibits a graceful combination of leaping, running, and climbing.
- Sciurine claws provide strong grip for clinging to tree trunks and foraging for food.
- Sciurine vocalizations range from chirps and squeaks to alarm calls that alert others to danger.
- The conservation of sciurine habitats is crucial for maintaining the biodiversity of forest ecosystems.
FAQs About the word sciurine
Of or pertaining to the Squirrel family., A rodent of the Squirrel family.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Sciurine rodents, including squirrels and chipmunks, are highly agile and arboreal.
The sciurine tail, often bushy and long, serves as a counterbalance for the animal's acrobatic movements.
Sciurine species are predominantly herbivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, and nuts.
The gray squirrel is the most common sciurine in North America, known for its adaptability and fondness for acorns.
