coypu
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) native to South America, resembling a small beaver, with webbed hind feet, a rounded tail, and valuable fur. It is often bred or farmed for its pelt.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The coypu is an invasive species in many wetlands outside its native range.
- Farmers raised coypus for their dense, soft fur, known as nutria.
- We spotted a coypu swimming in the marsh, its nose just above the waterline.
Advanced Usage
- As an invasive species: The term is frequently used in ecological and conservation contexts to describe the animal's impact outside its native habitat.
- Efforts to control the coypu population have been costly but necessary to protect the local vegetation.
Variants and Related Words
- Nutria (n): A common name, especially in North America, for the coypu and its fur.
- The coat was lined with nutria.
- Myocastor coypus (n): The full scientific name for the species.
Synonyms
- Nutria: The most common synonym, particularly referring to the animal and its commercial fur.
- River rat: A less formal, regional name, though this can sometimes refer to other rodents.
Noun
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aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
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