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Gliridae

Gliridae

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A family of small animals like mice, dormice, that live in Europe, Asia and Africa and hibernate for long periods
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Gliridae
  • The Gliridae family includes several species of dormice.

Examples

  • The Gliridae family includes various species of dormice that thrive in forest habitats.

  • The Gliridae are known for their hibernation habits and long periods of inactivity.

  • Members of the Gliridae family are found throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

  • Unlike other rodents, Gliridae species typically have bushy tails and large eyes.

  • Did you know that Gliridae are known for their long hibernation periods?

  • Many animals in the Gliridae family are able to hibernate for months during the colder seasons.

  • Researchers studying the Gliridae have discovered their unique ability to survive long winters.

Synonyms

dormouse
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  • UK
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A small furry animal like a mouse with a bushy tail that sleeps through winter

refers to the wider taxonomic group containing many related species

Surface Forms

Gliridae singular
Gliridaes plural
Gliridæ singular

Etymology

Gliridae comes from the Latin glis, which means 'dormouse', and the ending -idae shows a scientific family. So Gliridae simply means the family of dormice — small rodents known for long periods of hibernation.