Tamias n. : A genus of ground squirrels, including the chipmunk.Example:What is the scientific name for red berries in Nwe England?TaxonomyChipmunk, Tamias, ground squirrels, free encyclopedia, squirrels, Mammal Species of the World, genus, Eastern chipmunks, the chipmunks, Prairie Dog, Kingdom, Phylum, Suborder, tribe, burrows, Tamias minimus, genus Tamias, Etymology.Defination from the web:Tamias) Jump to: navigation, search. For other uses, see Chipmunk (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. ... Tamias is Greek for "storer," a reference to the animals' habit of collecting and storing food for winter use.[1] The ...
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