Glis glis (English spelling) Glisglis

Japanese: Glis glis(英語表記)Glisglis
Glis glis (English spelling) Glisglis

…It is designated as a national natural monument. Its closely related species include the European dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius , the giant dormouse Glis glis , and the African dormouse Graphiurus murinus , but they are not found near Japan. In ancient Rome, the fat giant dormouse before hibernation was highly valued as a delicious food. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Glis glis" are listed below.

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Japanese:

…国の天然記念物に指定されている。 近縁種にはヨーロッパにヨーロッパヤマネMuscardinus avellanarius,オオヤマネGlis glis,アフリカにアフリカヤマネGraphiurus murinusなどが分布するが,日本の近辺には分布しない。古代ローマでは冬眠前の肥大したオオヤマネを美味な食物として珍重した。…

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