Question

review the sixth paragraph. perhaps people consider squirrels to be vermin because of their relation to more objectively bothersome animals. it is true that squirrels are rodents, or members of the rodentia order of mammals, just as mice and rats are. but it is worth pointing out that rodentia is made up of several different families; squirrels fall into the sciuridae family, which includes small to medium - sized rodents such as chipmunks, woodchucks, and prairie dogs. they are not part of the family muridae, which contains mice and rats - the epitome of vermin. subjectively, squirrels may be labeled anything at all: cute, lively, industrious, frightening, or fantastic, since its all a matter of opinion. but objectively, its unfair to call squirrels vermin. squirrels simply dont fit the definition in any meaningful or clear - cut way. select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: squirrels arent in the same family of rodents as pests like mice and rats. if a squirrel gets into someones home, it is unlikely to bite unless it is touched or cornered. squirrels are larger than mice and rats but smaller than prairie dogs and woodchucks. squirrels are in the family sciuridae while mice and rats are classified as muridae. all rodents are mammals that belong to the order rodentia, so they are related.

Explanation:

The claim is about squirrels' family - classification compared to mice and rats. The key evidence is the different family - names for squirrels (Sciuridae) and mice/rats (Muridae). The other options discuss behavior, size, or general rodent - related facts not relevant to the family - classification claim.

Answer:

Squirrels are in the family Sciuridae while mice and rats are classified as Muridae.