Xerospermophilus Merriam 1892 - Encyclopedia of Life

URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_00000260
Definition: An area of land of low topographic relief that historically supported grasses and herbs, with few trees, and having generally a mesic (moderate or temperate) climate. Dominated by tall grasses (contrast steppe).
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Xerospermophilus is a genus of rodents in the family Sciuridae.

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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Xerospermophilus Merriam 1892. View this species on GBIF