Viverricula indica

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Definition

Noun: * A common civet of southeast Asia: Viverricula indica is the scientific name for the small Indian civet, a small, nocturnal mammal native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a species of viverrid, known for its cat-like appearance, long body, and pointed snout.

Usage
  • The term 'Viverricula indica' is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify this specific species of civet. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • In common language, this animal is typically referred to as the small Indian civet.
Examples
  • Scientific Report: "The study focused on the habitat range of in the Western Ghats."
  • Zoology Text: " is distinguished from other civets by its distinctive dorsal stripe and ringed tail."
  • Conservation Context: "Deforestation poses a significant threat to populations of ."
Advanced Usage
  • The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the species epithet, indicating its geographical association with India.
  • It may be abbreviated as after its first full mention in a scientific document.
Variants and Related Words
  • Small Indian civet (n): The common English name for .
  • Civet (n): The general common name for animals in the family Viverridae, which includes .
  • Viverrid (n): A member of the family Viverridae.
Synonyms
  • Small Indian civet
Notes
  • There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.
Noun
  1. a common civet of southeast Asia

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