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Tenrec ecaudatus

Tenrec ecaudatus

9.9
A small mammal from Madagascar that eats earthworms and breeds quickly
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Tenrec ecaudatus is native to Madagascar and is notable for its ability to reproduce rapidly.

Examples

  • Researchers have observed that Tenrec ecaudatus feeds mostly on earthworms and other invertebrates.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the Tenrec ecaudatus from deforestation.

  • The Tenrec ecaudatus is a fascinating creature native to Madagascar.

  • Did you know that the Tenrec ecaudatus primarily feeds on earthworms?

  • The Tenrec ecaudatus is a small mammal from Madagascar that breeds prolifically and mainly eats earthworms.

  • Conservationists are working to preserve the habitats of the Tenrec ecaudatus to ensure its survival.

  • Researchers have documented the diet of the Tenrec ecaudatus, which consists primarily of earthworms and insects.

Synonyms

tailless tenrec
vsTenrec ecaudatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small mammal from Madagascar with no tail that eats worms

is the scientific name for the same species used formally

Surface Forms

Tenrec ecaudatus singular
Tenrec ecaudatuses plural

Morphology

tenrec + ecaudatus

This is a scientific binomial (genus + species) where 'tenrec' is an English common noun but 'ecaudatus' is a Latin species epithet (not a standard English word in the provided data). As a taxonomic proper name the meaning is not transparently compositional for a B1 learner—without knowledge of the Latin epithet they cannot reliably infer the full sense—so it is opaque.

Etymology

Tenrec ecaudatus is a two-part scientific name: Tenrec comes from the local name for these Madagascar animals and ecaudatus is Latin for 'without a tail'. So the name shows the 'tailless tenrec', a small Madagascar mammal that eats earthworms and breeds quickly.