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Definition of American flying squirrel
1. Noun. New World flying squirrels.
Generic synonyms: Squirrel
Group relationships: Genus Glaucomys, Glaucomys
Specialized synonyms: Glaucomys Volans, Southern Flying Squirrel, Glaucomys Sabrinus, Northern Flying Squirrel
Group relationships: Genus Glaucomys, Glaucomys
Specialized synonyms: Glaucomys Volans, Southern Flying Squirrel, Glaucomys Sabrinus, Northern Flying Squirrel
Lexicographical Neighbors of American Flying Squirrel
Literary usage of American flying squirrel
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Animal Biography, Or, Authentic Anecdotes of the Lives, Manners, and Economy by William Bingley (1803)
"The American flying squirrel, which is a native of most parts of North America,
has large black eyes, round naked ears, and a hairy membrane, ..."
2. The Great North-west and the Great Lake Region of North America by Paul Fountain (1904)
"Another little rodent, of omnivorous diet, and true hibernation habit, is the
American flying squirrel. This animal, in my opinion, approaches very nearly ..."
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