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Poecilogale

Poecilogale

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A small African animal in the weasel family with black and white stripes
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Poecilogale contains just one species, commonly known as the striped polecat.

Examples

  • Unlike other mustelids, Poecilogale has a distinctive black-and-white pattern.

  • Did you know that the Poecilogale is also called a striped polecat?

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Poecilogale in southern Africa.

  • The Poecilogale is a fascinating creature native to Africa.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Poecilogale in southern Africa.

  • The genus Poecilogale contains just one species, commonly known as the striped polecat.

  • Unlike other mustelids, Poecilogale has a distinctive black-and-white pattern.

Synonyms

striped muishond
vsPoecilogale
  • South African
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A small ferret-like African animal with black-and-white fur that people sometimes keep as a pet

is the scientific genus name for these African small weasel-like mammals
muishond
vsPoecilogale
  • South African
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A small animal like a weasel from southern Africa that makes a strong smell

refers to the same animals but as their formal scientific grouping

Compounds

Poecilogale albinucha
  • South African
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A small thin African weasel with a white patch on its head that lives in burrows

Surface Forms

Poecilogale singular
Poecilogales plural

Etymology

Poecilogale comes from Greek parts poecilo- meaning 'mottled' or 'varied' and -gale meaning 'weasel', so it literally means a 'mottled weasel'. That's why the name fits this small African animal in the weasel family, often called the 'striped polecat' because of its bold black-and-white coat.