dasyure
/das-ee-yoor/US // ˈdæs iˌyʊər //UK // (ˈdæsɪˌjʊə) //
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any of several nocturnal, carnivorous marsupials of the genus Dasyurus and related genera, of Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands, typically having a reddish or olive-brown coat marked with white spots.
- : Also called ursine dasyure. any of several related animals, as the Tasmanian devil.
Examples
The ursine dasyure (Sarcophilus ursinus), often called the “Tasmanian Devil,” constitutes a distinct genus.
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