Sciurognathi

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Translingual

Castor fiber
Sciurus carolinensis

Etymology

From Latin sciurus (squirrel) + Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, jaw), the grouping being characterised by the orientation of the lower jaw relative to the incisors.

Proper noun

Sciurognathi

  1. A taxonomic suborder within the order Rodentia – the squirrels, chipmunks, beavers, and many mice.

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