Definitions for spermophilus
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1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilusnoun

   typical ground squirrels

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1. Spermophilus

   Spermophilus is a genus of ground squirrels in the squirrel family. As traditionally defined the genus was very species-rich, ranging through Europe, Asia and North America, but this arrangement was found to be paraphyletic to the certainly distinct prairie dogs, marmots, and antelope squirrels. As a consequence, all the former Spermophilus species of North America have been moved to other genera, leaving the European and Asian species as true Spermophilus (the only exceptions are two Asian Urocitellus).Some species are sometimes called susliks (or sousliks). This name comes from Russian суслик, suslik. In some languages, a derivative of the name is in common usage, for example suseł in Polish. The scientific name of this genus means "seed-lovers" (gr. σπέρμα sperma, genitive σπέρματος spermatos – seed; φίλος philos – friend, lover).

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1. spermophilus

   Spermophilus is a genus of ground squirrels found throughout North America and Eurasia. These rodents are terrestrial, burrowing animals that feed on a variety of foods including seeds, fruits, insects, and small mammals. This genus includes species commonly known as prairie dogs, marmots and chipmunks. It's important to note that currently, most species formerly classified under Spermophilus have been reclassified under different genera such as Ictidomys, Otospermophilus and Urocitellus.

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1. Spermophilus

   Spermophilus is a genus of ground squirrels in the family Sciuridae. The majority of ground squirrel species, over 40 in total, are usually placed in this genus. However, Spermophilus in the broad sense has been found to be paraphyletic to the certainly distinct prairie dogs, marmots, and antelope squirrels, so it has been split into several genera by Kristofer Helgen and colleagues. Some Eurasian species are sometimes called susliks. This name comes from Russian суслик, suslik. The scientific name of this genus means "seed-lovers". Ground squirrels may carry fleas that transmit diseases to humans, and have been destructive in tunneling underneath human habitation. Though capable of climbing, most species of ground squirrel live in open, treeless habitats.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spermophilus in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spermophilus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermophilus
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