didelphis marsupialis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A specific species of opossum: Didelphis marsupialis is the scientific name for the Virginia opossum, an omnivorous marsupial native to the eastern United States. It is known for its behavior of feigning death when threatened and is sometimes hunted for food.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Didelphis marsupialis is the only marsupial found north of Mexico.
    • Researchers studied the habitat of Didelphis marsupialis in the Appalachian forests.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific/zoological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species within the genus .
    • The taxonomic classification places Didelphis marsupialis within the family Didelphidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Virginia opossum: The common name for .
  • Possum (informal): A common colloquial shortening for opossum, often used to refer to this species.
  • Marsupial: The broader biological order (Marsupialia) to which this animal belongs.
Synonyms
  • Virginia opossum
  • Common opossum (Note: This can sometimes refer to related species in South America, causing potential ambiguity.)
Related Phrases
  • "Playing possum": An idiom derived from the 's behavior of feigning death.
    • When confronted, he just played possum and pretended to be asleep.
Noun
  1. omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America

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