Sciuromorpha
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Sciuromorpha is a suborder of rodents that includes relatively large, more primitive forms. This group encompasses animals such as squirrels, marmots, gophers, and beavers. The term "sciuromorph" itself refers to a rodent belonging to this suborder.12
Within the broader classification of mammals, rodents (Order Rodentia) are a diverse group with nearly 2,300 species. Sciuromorpha represents one of the subdivisions within this order, distinguished by its members' generally larger size and more primitive characteristics compared to other rodent groups.31
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