Hemigalus
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A small striped animal with a long tail that lives in Southeast Asian forests
- noun
- Specialized
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Hemigalus
- The Hemigalus is known for its distinctive banded fur.
Examples
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The Hemigalus is distinguished by its striped body and long tail.
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Unlike other civets, the Hemigalus exhibits unique foraging behaviors.
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Researchers observed Hemigalus in the dense forests of Borneo.
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Many people are fascinated by the Hemigalus and its habitat.
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Researchers observed Hemigalus in the dense forests of Borneo.
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The Hemigalus is distinguished by its striped body and long tail.
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Unlike other civets, the Hemigalus exhibits unique foraging behaviors.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hemigalus comes from Greek parts hemi- meaning 'half' and galē meaning 'weasel', so the name suggests a 'half-weasel' animal. That's a helpful way to remember why it names a small, weasel-like group of mammals, the banded palm civets of Southeast Asia.
