Meles
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A group of badger species from Europe and Asia, mainly the European badger
- noun
- Specialized
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Meles
- The European badger, scientifically known as Meles meles, is widespread across Europe.
Examples
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Several fossils have been attributed to extinct members of the genus Meles.
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Researchers have noted behavioral differences among Meles species in different habitats.
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The Meles is known for its distinctive black and white stripes.
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Did you see a Meles in the forest yesterday?
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The European badger, scientifically known as Meles meles, is widespread across Europe.
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Several fossils have been attributed to extinct members of the genus Meles.
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Researchers have noted behavioral differences among Meles species in different habitats.
Synonyms
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A group of Eurasian badgers in animal classification
is a genus of Eurasian badgers noted for its main European species
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Meles comes from an old Latin and Greek name that meant 'badger', so scientists chose Meles as the scientific name for the group of Eurasian badgers.
