Difference between revisions of "Chipmunk"
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| − | [[File:Streifenhoernchenf5.jpg|thumb|Siberian chipmunk | + | [[File:Streifenhoernchenf5.jpg|thumb|Siberian chipmunk ''Tamias sibiricus'']] |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A small rodent of the genus Tamias, such as Tamias striatus, which is native to North America. Chipmunks have reddish brown fur with multiple dark and light stripes. These omnivorous animals live underground burrows and eat grain, nuts, and insects. | + | A small rodent of the genus Tamias, such as ''Tamias striatus'', which is native to North America. Chipmunks have reddish brown fur with multiple dark and light stripes. These omnivorous animals live underground burrows and eat grain, nuts, and insects. |
| − | + | [[File:chipmunklarge.jpg|thumb|Chipmunk fur]] | |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus); Streifenhörnchen(Deut.); Backenhörnchen (Deut.); Chipmunks (Deut.); tamia (Fr.); wangzakeekhoorns (Ned.); | + | Eastern chipmunk (''Tamias striatus''); Streifenhörnchen (Deut.); Backenhörnchen (Deut.); Chipmunks (Deut.); tamia (Fr.); wangzakeekhoorns (Ned.); |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * | + | * Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/chipmunkhairsmall.html |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipmunk (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005) |
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Latest revision as of 14:20, 28 May 2022
Description
A small rodent of the genus Tamias, such as Tamias striatus, which is native to North America. Chipmunks have reddish brown fur with multiple dark and light stripes. These omnivorous animals live underground burrows and eat grain, nuts, and insects.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus); Streifenhörnchen (Deut.); Backenhörnchen (Deut.); Chipmunks (Deut.); tamia (Fr.); wangzakeekhoorns (Ned.);
Resources and Citations
- Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/chipmunkhairsmall.html
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipmunk (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005)