Definitions for: Sewellel

[n] bulky nocturnal burrowing rodent of uplands of the Pacific coast of North America; the most primitive living rodent

Webster (1913) Definition: Se*wel"lel, n. [Of American Indian origin.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A peculiar gregarious burrowing rodent (Haplodon rufus),
native of the coast region of the Northwestern United States.
It somewhat resembles a muskrat or marmot, but has only a
rudimentary tail. Its head is broad, its eyes are small and
its fur is brownish above, gray beneath. It constitutes the
family Haplodontid[ae]. Called also boomer, showt'l,
and mountain beaver.

Synonyms: Aplodontia rufa, mountain beaver

See Also: Aplodontia, genus Aplodontia, gnawer, gnawing animal, rodent

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