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Dasyurus

Dasyurus

9.9
A group of related meat-eating mammals from Australia and New Guinea called quolls
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus), however, failed to catch any of the monitors.

Examples

  • The northern quoll, also known as Dasyurus hallucatus, is distinguishable by its spotted fur.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Dasyurus genus during their exploration in Papua New Guinea.

  • The Dasyurus are important for the ecosystem as they help control the populations of insects and small mammals.

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

is the formal scientific genus name for these 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

is the scientific genus term covering species beyond tree living types

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 main

Etymology

Dasyurus is formed from Greek dasy- 'hairy' and oura 'tail', a helpful way to remember the name is to think of a 'hairy tail' like the bushy tails of quolls in Australia and New Guinea.