Sciuromorpha
/skɪˌʊərə(ʊ)ˈmɔːfə
/plural noun Zoology
A major division of the rodents that comprises the squirrels, prairie dogs, and marmots.
- Suborder Sciuromorpha, order Rodentia.
Origin
Modern Latin (plural), from Greek skiouros (from skia 'shadow' + oura 'tail') + morphē 'form'.