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Eastern Chipmunk - Tamias - T. striatus - family: Sciuridae Perchedon a Branch #196256683
Description
Eastern Chipmunk Tamias T. striatus family: Sciuridae. Tamias is a genus of chipmunks within the tribe Marmotini of the squirrel family. It includes a single living species, the Eastern chipmunk Tamias striatus The genus name Tamias Greek: ÃâñüïñÃâ means `treasurer`, `steward`, or `housekeeper`, which is a reference to the animals` role in plant dispersal through their habit of collecting and storing food for winter use.