babirussa

Thân thiện

A babirussa stands in a tropical forest clearing.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large wild pig native to Indonesia, characterized by its distinctive, upward-curving tusks: The babirussa is a mammal belonging to the pig family (Suidae), found primarily on certain Indonesian islands. Its most notable feature is the male's elongated upper canine teeth, which grow upward through the top of the snout and curve backward toward the forehead.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The babirussa is an unusual-looking animal due to its impressive tusks.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the babirussa.
  • We saw a male babirussa at the zoo; its curved teeth were remarkable.

Advanced Usage

• Zoological context: The term is used specifically in zoology, wildlife biology, and conservation discussions.
  • The paper compared the dental morphology of the babirussa to that of other suids.

Variants and Related Words

• Babirusa: An alternative spelling for the same animal.
  • The babirusa is sometimes called a "deer-pig" due to its appearance.

Synonyms

• Babirusa: The alternate spelling is its direct synonym.
• Deer-pig: An informal, descriptive name referencing its appearance.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• babirusa
• babiroussa
• Babyrousa Babyrussa