banded anteater
Noun: A small, insectivorous marsupial mammal native to Australia, characterized by a long, slender snout, a sticky tongue, strong claws for digging, and a distinctive pattern of white bands across its back. It feeds primarily on termites and is an endangered species.
The term "banded anteater" is used specifically to refer to this unique Australian animal. It is a common name, often used in general and scientific communication. * The banded anteater is a specialized termite-eater. * Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the banded anteater.
- The name "banded anteater" is descriptive, highlighting its most visible feature (the bands) and its diet (anteater, though it eats termites). It is also widely known by its Aboriginal name, "numbat."
- Numbat (noun): The more common and scientifically preferred name for the same animal ().
- Marsupial anteater (noun): A broader descriptive term that classifies it within the marsupial group.
- Numbat
- (scientific name)
The word "banded" can be used in other contexts (e.g., banded iron formation, banded gecko), and "anteater" refers to other, unrelated mammals in the Americas. However, the compound term "banded anteater" refers uniquely to the Australian numbat.
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small Australian marsupial having long snout and strong claws for feeding on termites; nearly extinct
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