noun
- a ground squirrel, especially one of the genus Spermophilus
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The spermophile emerged from its burrow to forage for seeds.
- Arctic spermophiles hibernate during the harsh winter months.
- The researcher studied the social behavior of spermophiles in their natural habitat.
- Spermophiles are known for their ability to store food in underground chambers.
- The thirteen-lined spermophile is common across the Great Plains.