agouti

/ə'gu:ti/ Cách viết khác : (agouty) /ə'gu:tiz/

Thân thiện

The agouti forages for fallen nuts in the tropical forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, rabbit-sized rodent: An agile mammal with long legs, native to tropical regions of Central America, South America, and the West Indies. It is characterized by coarse fur and is sometimes hunted for its meat.

Usage

The word "agouti" is used to specifically identify this type of rodent in zoological, ecological, or regional contexts. It functions as a countable noun. * The agouti uses its sharp incisors to crack open hard nuts and seeds. * We saw an agouti foraging in the undergrowth during our hike in the rainforest. * Several agoutis were observed near the watering hole.

Advanced Usage

• The agouti plays a significant ecological role as a seed disperser in its forest habitat.
• In some regions, the agouti is an important source of protein for local communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Agouty: An alternate, less common spelling of "agouti".

Synonyms

• Rodent: (a broader category) A gnawing mammal of an order that includes agoutis, rats, mice, squirrels, and beavers.

Notes on Different Meanings

The term "agouti" has a specific, consistent meaning in biology referring to this particular animal. It does not commonly have other unrelated definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. agile long-legged rabbit-sized rodent of Central America and South America and the West Indies; valued as food

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dasyprocta aguti