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Suricata

Suricata

9.6
A small African mammal like a mongoose that includes the meerkat
  • noun
  • /ˈsʊrɪˌkɑːtə/
  • Specialized
: Suricata
  • The genus Suricata includes only one extant species: the meerkat.

Examples

  • The genus Suricata includes the meerkat, a small mammal known for its social behavior.

  • Zoologists are studying the social structure of Suricata colonies in the Kalahari Desert.

  • Unlike other mongooses, Suricata species are highly social and live in large groups.

  • The Suricata is a fascinating creature.

  • Many people love watching Suricatas in documentaries.

  • In the wild, Suricata families help each other look out for predators while foraging.

  • Watching Suricata in their natural habitat reveals their unique community dynamics.

Compounds

Suricata suricatta
  • Specialized
8.9

A small animal called a meerkat that lives in southern Africa

Suricata tetradactyla
  • Specialized
9.5

A small social animal active in daytime that lives in burrows in southern Africa

Surface Forms

Suricata singular
Suricatas plural

Etymology

Suricata is the scientific name for the meerkat and comes from older European names like suricate or suricato, which were later turned into a Latin form for science. So, a helpful way to remember Suricata is to think of it as the 'Latin' or formal name for the meerkat genus.