The difference between Gopher and Spermophile
When used as nouns, gopher means a small burrowing rodent, especially in the family geomyidae, whereas spermophile means a terrestrial burrowing rodent.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gopher and Spermophile
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Gopher as a noun:
A small burrowing rodent, especially in the family Geomyidae.
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Gopher as a noun:
The gopher tortoise.
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Gopher as a noun:
The gopher rockfish.
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Gopher as a noun:
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Spermophile as a noun:
A terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel.