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: ?) 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. This Chipmunk Was Eating Nuts And Seeds From The Lap Of A Very Weathered St. Francis Of Assisi Statue.

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tamias genus chipmunks tribe marmotini squirrel family includes single living species eastern chipmunk striatus name greek means treasurer steward housekeeper reference animals39aph39 role plant dispersal habit collecting storing food winter use chipm eating nuts seeds lap francis asisi statue assisi weathered