Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of dasyure: "Dasyurus quoll" refers to a specific type of carnivorous marsupial belonging to the genus Dasyurus, commonly known as quolls or native cats.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The spotted tail of the dasyurus quoll is a distinctive feature.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of the dasyurus quoll.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific classification: The term "dasyurus quoll" is primarily used in zoological and biological contexts to refer to these marsupials within the family Dasyuridae.
  • The research paper focused on the behavioral ecology of the dasyurus quoll.

Variants and Related Words

• Quoll (n): The common name for marsupials of the genus .
  • Several species of quoll are found in Australia and New Guinea.
• Dasyure (n): A member of the genus ; a broader term that includes quolls.
  • The dasyure is known for its predatory habits.

Synonyms

• Native cat: A common name for quolls, particularly in Australian English.
• Spotted marsupial cat: A descriptive synonym highlighting the animal's appearance.

Related Phrases

• Eastern quoll: A specific species () sometimes referenced under the general term "dasyurus quoll."
  • The eastern quoll is now extinct on the Australian mainland.

Noun

1. a variety of dasyure