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Bassariscus

Bassariscus

9.9
A small animal like a raccoon that is active at night and climbs trees
  • noun
  • /ˌbæsəˈrɪskəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Bassariscus is known for its long, bushy tail.

Examples

  • The Bassariscus is well-adapted for climbing trees in its native habitat.

  • The Bassariscus population has declined in some areas due to habitat loss.

  • Biologists observed a Bassariscus hunting insects at night in the canyon.

  • Have you ever seen a Bassariscus in the wild?

  • Biologists observed a Bassariscus hunting insects at night in the canyon.

  • The Bassariscus is well-adapted for climbing trees in its native habitat.

  • The Bassariscus population has declined in some areas due to habitat loss.

Compounds

Bassariscus astutus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small animal like a raccoon with a long bushy tail with black and white rings

Surface Forms

Bassariscus singular
Bassariscuses plural

Etymology

Bassariscus comes from an old Greek root Bassar- plus the small ending -iscus, where -iscus means 'little', so the name paints a picture of a 'little fox-like' animal. That's why Bassariscus is the scientific name for small, ring-tailed, tree-climbing members of the raccoon family.