sciurus

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of rodents commonly known as squirrels.

  - "The sciurus genus includes the American red squirrel and the Eastern gray squirrel."
  - "Sciurus is the largest genus in the family Sciuridae."

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Variants

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scirrhous

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'skiouros', meaning shadowy or shady.

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Trivia

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1. Squirrels have excellent memory skills and can remember the location of thousands of nuts and acorns.

2. There are over 200 species of squirrels found around the world.

3. Squirrels are omnivores and eat a variety of foods, including nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sciuridae: The family of rodents to which the Sciurus genus belongs.

2. Squirrel family: A family of small to medium-sized rodents, characterized by a bushy tail and the ability to climb trees.

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Culture

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Squirrels have been important in various cultures throughout history. In many Native American cultures, squirrels were considered sacred animals and were revered for their agility and resourcefulness.

How to Memorize "sciurus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bushy-tailed rodent with a fluffy coat and a long, agile tail.
   - Visualize the squirrel scampering up a tree, gathering nuts and acorns in its paws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squirrel' with the image of a bushy-tailed rodent.
   - Think of acorns and nuts when you hear the word 'squirrel'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slyly Climbing Up In Rich Underbrush Effortlessly' to remember the word 'Sciurus'.

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