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Melogale

Melogale

9.9
A small mammal like a ferret that looks like a badger and lives in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Melogale genus includes several species of ferret-badgers found in Asia.

Examples

  • Unlike true badgers, members of the Melogale genus are more slender and agile.

  • Researchers observed a Melogale in the forest during their field study.

  • The Melogale is a unique species native to Southeast Asia.

  • Did you know that the Melogale is also called a ferret-badger?

  • Researchers observed a Melogale in the forest during their field study.

  • The Melogale genus includes several species of ferret-badgers found in Asia.

  • Unlike true badgers, members of the Melogale genus are more slender and agile.

Synonyms

ferret badger
vsMelogale
  • Indian
8.8

A small animal from Southeast Asia with a long thin body and tail

is the scientific genus name for that group

Surface Forms

Melogale singular
Melogales plural

Etymology

Melogale can be seen as two parts, melo- and -gale, and a helpful way to remember it is that -gale comes from an old Greek word for 'weasel'. So Melogale is a name that hints at a small, weasel-like animal, which fits the ferret-badgers in this genus.