coati-mondi

Thân thiện

A coati-mondi forages for fruit in a tropical forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, omnivorous mammal native to the Americas: A coati-mondi (also commonly called a coati) is a mammal belonging to the raccoon family (Procyonidae). It is characterized by a long, flexible snout, a slender body, and a long, often ringed tail which it frequently holds erect. It is found in habitats ranging from South America to the southwestern United States.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted a coati-mondi foraging for insects and fruit near the forest trail.
  • The coati-mondi uses its sensitive snout to root through leaf litter in search of food.
  • Unlike its nocturnal raccoon relatives, the coati-mondi is primarily active during the day.

Advanced Usage

• The term "coati-mondi" is a less common variant of the more frequently used name "coati". Both terms refer to the same animal.
• In scientific contexts, the animal is referred to by its genus name, .

Variants and Related Words

• Coati (n): The more common name for the coati-mondi.
• Nasua (n): The biological genus name for coatis.
• Ring-tailed coati (n): A descriptive term highlighting the animal's distinctive tail.

Synonyms

• Coati: The direct and most common synonym.
• Nasua: The scientific synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "coati-mondi" specifically refers to the mammal species within the genus . It is not used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is almost exclusively zoological or related to wildlife observation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coati
• coati-mundi
• coon cat
• Nasua narica