Arctonyx collaris
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific species of mammal: Arctonyx collaris is the scientific name for the hog badger, a terrestrial mammal native to Southeast Asia.
- Physical description: It is characterized by a long, pig-like snout, which it uses for rooting in soil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Arctonyx collaris is primarily nocturnal, foraging for insects and roots.
- Researchers are studying the habitat loss affecting Arctonyx collaris populations.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The binomial name is always italicized in academic writing to denote its status as a scientific name.
- The genus Arctonyx contains other species besides Arctonyx collaris.
Variants and Related Words
- Hog badger (n): The common name for .
- The hog badger is larger than many other badger species.
- Arctonyx (n): The genus to which this species belongs.
- All members of the genus Arctonyx are found in Asia.
Synonyms
- Hog badger: The most frequent common name.
- Sand badger: A less common regional name.
Related Phrases
- No direct phrasal verbs or idioms are associated with this specific scientific term.
Noun
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southeast Asian badger with a snout like a pig
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