A Biology Poster Project Of A Chipmunk

Chipmunks and Their Cell Types OrganismEpithelial CellsShort descriptionREFERENCESTamias striatus has a sizeable oral pouch which is useful when transporting food. The eyes and furs of this animal are prominent, and it has a furry tail (Newar & Careau, 2018). They are classified as pygmy squirrels and are highly adapted to exploiting food resources on rocky surfaces and forest understories (McRae, 2020). Despite being found mainly on the ground, Tamias striatus is also capable of climbing trees and other vegetation (Vander Wall, 2019). These animals produce sounds that have a chipping or charring characteristic. They mainly feed on seeds, tender plants, and berries. Fat CellsThe third type of cells in Tamias striatus is the fat cells, also known as the adipocytes. They act as a store for lipids and other fatty materials. It aids these cells in performing a myriad of functions. One of the functions is to act as an insulator to prevent the loss of heat from the organism. Another function of the adipocytes is to act as a shock absorber for the various body organs, such as the heart, protecting it against trauma. Another function of the fat cells is to act as a temporary food storage organ