Dasyurus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of carnivorous marsupials: "Dasyurus" is the type genus of the family Dasyuridae, which includes small to medium-sized, primarily carnivorous marsupials native to Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania.
    • Commonly called "quolls" or "native cats": The species within this genus are often referred to by these common names due to their cat-like appearance and predatory habits.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The spotted-tailed quoll is the largest species in the genus Dasyurus.
    • Scientists study the behavior of Dasyurus to understand marsupial carnivores better.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss a specific group of marsupials.
    • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of the genus Dasyurus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dasyurid (noun): Any member of the family Dasyuridae, which includes the genus as well as other marsupials like Tasmanian devils and antechinuses.
    • Many dasyurids are threatened by habitat loss.
  • Quoll (noun): The common name for most species within the genus .
    • The eastern quoll is a nocturnal hunter.
Synonyms
  • Native cat: A common, non-scientific synonym, particularly in Australian English.
  • Marsupial cat: Another descriptive synonym highlighting its mammalian order and appearance.
Related Phrases
  • Tiger quoll: A specific common name for , the spotted-tailed quoll.
    • The tiger quoll is an apex predator in its ecosystem.
Noun
  1. type genus of the family Dasyuridae: native cats

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