Definition

Noun 1. A specific species of carnivorous mammal: Gulo gulo is the scientific (Latin) name for a specific, solitary mustelid (weasel family) mammal known for its strength and ferocity, native to northern boreal forests and tundra across Eurasia and North America. It is commonly known as the wolverine.

Usage

• The term is used primarily in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to refer precisely to this species, distinguishing it from other animals.
• It functions as a proper noun (the species name) and is typically written in italics.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The research paper focused on the habitat range of Gulo gulo in Scandinavia.
  • Taxonomically, Gulo gulo is the only living member of the genus Gulo.

Advanced Usage

• The binomial nomenclature follows the Linnaean system, where the first part () indicates the genus and the second part () indicates the specific species.
• It can be used attributively to modify other nouns in technical writing (e.g., population dynamics).

Variants and Related Words

• Wolverine (n): The common English name for .
• Glutton (n, archaic): An old alternative name for the wolverine, referencing its perceived voracious appetite.
• Mustelid (n): The biological family (Mustelidae) to which belongs, including weasels, badgers, otters, and martens.

Synonyms

• Wolverine
• Glutton (archaic)
• Carcajou (North American, regional)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the scientific name . References in common language use the common name "wolverine" (e.g., "tough as a wolverine").

Noun

1. musteline mammal of northern Eurasia