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Dasyurus

Dasyurus

9.9
A meat-eating mammal from Australia and New Guinea that carries young in a pouch, like a quoll
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species in the genus Dasyurus are commonly known as quolls.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Dasyurus are commonly known as quolls.

  • Have you ever seen a Dasyurus in the wild?

  • Researchers studied the diet of Dasyurus populations in Tasmania.

  • The Dasyurus is an important predator in its ecosystem.

  • The Dasyurus is a fascinating marsupial.

  • Researchers studied the diet of Dasyurus populations in Tasmania.

  • The Dasyurus is an important predator in its ecosystem.

Synonyms

quoll
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  • Australian
9.9

A small meat-eating animal from Australia and New Guinea with a pointed nose and spotted fur

refers to the scientific group that names these related marsupials
native cat
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  • Australian
9.2

A small Australian animal that looks like a cat and carries its babies in a pouch

covers species that are not only tree dwellers but include ground forms

Compounds

Dasyurus viverrinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small cat-like, meat-eating animal from Australia and Tasmania that carries its young in a pouch

Surface Forms

Dasyurus singular
Dasyuruses plural

Etymology

Dasyurus comes from Greek parts dasy- meaning 'hairy' and oura meaning 'tail', so the name literally says 'hairy tail', which fits the quoll's bushy tail.