gliridae

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Noun gliridae has 1 sense

Gliridae, family Gliridae - dormice and other Old World forms
--₁ is a kind of mammal family
--₁ is a member of Myomorpha, suborder Myomorpha
--₁ has members:
dormouse; Glis, genus Glis; Muscardinus, genus Muscardinus; Eliomys, genus Eliomys

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Gliridae refers to a taxonomic family of small, nocturnal rodents commonly known as dormice.

Senses:

Sense: Zoology

Referring to a family of small rodents with a squirrel-like appearance, characterized by their long bushy tails and hibernation habits.

Example: The gliridae family includes various species of dormice, such as the Fat-tailed dormouse and the Hazel dormouse.

Usage:

Dormice are often kept as exotic pets due to their gentle nature and attractive appearance.

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