naked-tailed
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Having a tail with little or no hair
- adjective
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- The naked-tailed mole rat is easily recognizable due to its hairless tail.
Examples
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Unlike most squirrels, the naked-tailed mole rat has very little fur on its tail.
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The naked-tailed armadillo is well adapted to its environment in South America.
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Scientists observed a naked-tailed species of rat living in the dense rainforest.
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The naked-tailed monkey is known for its unusual appearance.
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Have you ever seen a naked-tailed marsupial?
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In the wild, the naked-tailed armadillo roams freely, showcasing its unique features.
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Researchers studied a naked-tailed species of rat to understand its adaptations.
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Morphology
Etymology
Naked-tailed is made of naked meaning 'bare' or 'without fur' and tailed from tail meaning 'the animal's tail'. So a naked-tailed animal has a tail that is not covered in hair, like a bare stick, which makes the meaning easy to remember.