Suborder Sciuromorpha (Noun)
Meaning
Large more or less primitive rodents: squirrels; marmots; gophers; beavers; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The suborder Sciuromorpha includes a diverse group of rodents such as squirrels, marmots, and chipmunks.
- The suborder Sciuromorpha is thought to have originated in North America during the Eocene epoch.
- Beavers, which are part of the suborder Sciuromorpha, are well-known for their remarkable engineering skills.
- Gophers, also members of the suborder Sciuromorpha, are often considered pests due to their burrowing activities.
- The suborder Sciuromorpha is characterized by a distinctive skull morphology and dental structure.