Citellus Citellus (Noun)
Meaning
Rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Citellus citellus is a rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel that is also known as European ground squirrel.
- Citellus is the genus of large ground squirrels, with Citellus citellus being one of the species that inhabit the steppes and open forests.
- Citellus citellus primarily inhabits central Eurasia and is recognized by its yellowish-red underparts and greyish-brown upperparts.
- A large portion of the population of Citellus citellus is affected by habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable habitat.
- Citellus citellus hibernates underground, burrowing intricate systems that include winter and summer cells as well as complex entrance passages.