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=== Head === As their large eyes indicate, squirrels have excellent [[Visual perception|vision]], which is especially important for the tree-dwelling species. Many also have a good sense of [[somatosensory system|touch]], with [[whiskers|vibrissae]] on their limbs as well as their heads.<ref name=EoM /> The teeth of sciurids follow the typical rodent pattern, with large [[incisor]]s (for gnawing) that grow throughout life, and cheek teeth (for grinding) that are set back behind a wide gap, or [[diastema]]. The typical [[dentition|dental formula]] for sciurids is {{DentalFormula|upper=1.0.1.3|lower=1.0.1.3}}.<ref>''The Beginning of the Age of Mammals'' Kenneth D. Rose (2006) {{ISBN|978-0-801-88472-6}} p. 326</ref>
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