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Definition of Tamias striatus
1. Noun. Small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches.
Exact synonyms: Eastern Chipmunk, Ground Squirrel, Hackee, Striped Squirrel
Generic synonyms: Squirrel
Group relationships: Genus Tamias, Tamias
Generic synonyms: Squirrel
Group relationships: Genus Tamias, Tamias
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tamias Striatus
Literary usage of Tamias striatus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Mammals of Illinois and Wisconsin by Charles Barney Cory (1912)
"Its habits are similar to those of the northern race, Tamias striatus griseus.
... Tamias striatus griseus MEARNS, Bull. Amer. Mus. Nat. ..."
2. Report of the Secretary of Agriculture by United States Dept. of Agriculture (1888)
"They are much livelier than Tamias striatus, keeping in almost constant motion,
especially their long tails, which are switching, jerking, and flirting ..."
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