Fossa fossa
Definition
- Noun:
- A carnivorous mammal native to Madagascar: "Fossa fossa" is the scientific name for the fossa, a cat-like predator that is the largest mammalian carnivore on the island of Madagascar. It is related to mongooses and civets.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The fossa fossa is an apex predator in the forests of Madagascar.
- Researchers are studying the behavior of the fossa fossa in its natural habitat.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific and zoological contexts: The term "Fossa fossa" is used as the binomial nomenclature (genus and species) for this specific animal. In more general contexts, it is often simply called a "fossa".
- The taxonomic classification is Fossa fossa.
Variants and Related Words
- Fossa (n): The common name for the animal .
- The fossa has a slender body and a long tail.
Synonyms
- Cryptoprocta ferox (n): An older, alternative scientific name for the same species.
- Malagasy civet (n): A less common descriptive name, though it is not a true civet.
Noun
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civet of Madagascar
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