Anomaluridae

Japanese: Anomaluridae
Anomaluridae

…They are called squirrels because of their similar habits, and many of them are nocturnal and have flying membranes like flying squirrels. However, due to differences in morphology, such as the presence of scales on the tail, and the unclear lineage, they are considered to be an independent family, Anomaluridae. [Imaizumi Tadaaki] …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Anomaluridae" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…これは習性が似ているためリスの名がついており,多くのものはムササビのように夜行性で飛膜をもつ。しかし,尾にうろこがあることなど形態の違いと,系統がはっきりしないことなどからウロコオリス科Anomaluridaeとして独立した科とされている。【今泉 忠明】。…

※「Anomaluridae」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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