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Trichys lipura

Trichys lipura

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A porcupine with short quills and a long tail found in Borneo and Sumatra
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Trichys lipura stands out due to its short spines and elongated tail, a unique feature among porcupines.

Examples

  • Unlike most porcupines, Trichys lipura has relatively short spines.

  • Researchers in Sumatra documented sightings of Trichys lipura in lowland forests.

  • The Trichys lipura is notable for its unusually long tail among porcupines.

  • The Trichys lipura is a fascinating creature.

  • Have you ever seen a Trichys lipura in the wild?

  • In Borneo's dense jungles, the rare Trichys lipura can often be spotted climbing trees.

  • Visitors to Sumatra may encounter the elusive Trichys lipura, a species known for its distinctive appearance.

Synonyms

long-tailed porcupine
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A small spiny animal with short quills and a long tail from Borneo and Sumatra

is the formal scientific name for the same species

Surface Forms

Trichys lipura singular
Trichys lipurae plural

Morphology

Trichys + lipura

This is a Latin binomial: the genus name 'Trichys' identifies a porcupine, so a learner who recognises that constituent can infer the phrase denotes a porcupine species. However 'lipura' is not a known English word and the species epithet does not transparently convey the specific traits (short spines, long tail), so the full meaning is not predictable from the parts. Scientific names thus give partial category information but remain opaque about specific senses.

Etymology

Trichys lipura probably comes from Greek words: trichys meaning 'hair' and lipura meaning 'tail'. That picture helps you remember the animal — a porcupine with short, hair-like spines and a very long tail, which is what this species is known for.