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Cryptoprocta

Cryptoprocta

9.9
A large cat-like meat-eating animal from Madagascar called the fossa
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪptoʊˈprɒktə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cryptoprocta
  • The island's unique fauna includes the elusive Cryptoprocta, commonly called the fossa.

Examples

  • The Cryptoprocta is often referred to as the fossa.

  • The island's unique fauna includes the elusive Cryptoprocta, commonly called the fossa.

  • Researchers observed a Cryptoprocta stalking its prey through the dense rainforest.

  • The Cryptoprocta is known for being the top predator in Madagascar's ecosystem.

  • Many researchers study the Cryptoprocta to understand its behavior.

  • Researchers observed a Cryptoprocta stalking its prey through the dense rainforest.

  • The Cryptoprocta is known for being the top predator in Madagascar's ecosystem.

Synonyms

genus Fossa
vsCryptoprocta
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of meat-eating mammals with only one species, the fossa, from Madagascar

describes a genus including large catlike carnivores not restricted to one species

Compounds

Cryptoprocta ferox
  • Specialized
9.9

A large meat-eating mammal from Madagascar that looks like a cat and hunts other animals

Surface Forms

Cryptoprocta singular
Cryptoproctae plural

Etymology

Cryptoprocta comes from Greek parts crypto- meaning 'hidden' and procta meaning 'rear' or 'hind part'. A helpful way to remember it is to notice the crypto- part, like in cryptic, which means 'hidden'. So Cryptoprocta is the scientific name for the fossa, a secretive, cat-like hunter from Madagascar.