spermophile

Meanings

• noun

  A spermophile is an animal of the order Rodentia, specifically a ground squirrel or marmot.

  - "The spermophile is a burrowing animal that hibernates during the winter."
  - "Spermophiles are an important food source for many predators in their ecosystem."

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Variants

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spermophile , spermophiles , ground squirrel , ground squirrels

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'sperma' meaning seed and 'philos' meaning loving. Referring to the animals' role in reproduction.

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Trivia

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1. Spermophiles are also known as 'marmots'.

2. They are important prey animals for many predators, including eagles, wolves, and coyotes.

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Related Concepts

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1. rodent: A spermophile is a type of rodent.

2. hibernation: Spermophiles are known for hibernating during the winter months.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, a spermophile was a creature with the body of a squirrel and the head of a man. It was said to be able to speak and was known for its wisdom.

How to Memorize "spermophile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ground squirrel or marmot.
   - Imagine the animal burrowing in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a burrowing rodent.
   - Remember the Greek etymology of the word: seed-loving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squirrels Seek Seeds' to remember the word.

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