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Caenolestes

Caenolestes

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A small South American mammal that carries babies in a pouch and has a long head and small eyes
  • noun
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: Caenolestes
  • Recent studies on Caenolestes have provided insight into the evolution of marsupials.

Examples

  • Unlike most marsupials, Caenolestes species have elongated heads and small eyes.

  • The Caenolestes is native to the forests and grasslands of South America.

  • The Caenolestes is a unique marsupial found in South America.

  • Did you know that Caenolestes are nocturnal animals?

  • Studies show that the Caenolestes thrives in the diverse ecosystems of South America.

  • The Caenolestes is a small marsupial that plays an important role in its habitat.

  • A local researcher observed that Caenolestes are most active during the night.

Synonyms

genus Caenolestes
vsCaenolestes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small South American mammals called shrew opossums

has the same taxonomic meaning but uses a briefer, less detailed phrasing

Compounds

genus Caenolestes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small South American mammals called shrew opossums

Surface Forms

Caenolestes singular
Caenolesteses plural
Caenolestes plural

Etymology

Caenolestes comes from Greek parts caeno- meaning 'new' and -lestes meaning 'robber'. So the name is like 'new robber' and helps you picture this small South American marsupial, a pouch-carrying mammal that hunts insects and tiny animals.