eurasian otter
Definition
Noun: * A semiaquatic carnivorous mammal (Lutra lutra) with a long body, webbed feet, a thick tail, and dense brown fur, native to freshwater habitats across Europe and Asia.
Usage
The term "Eurasian otter" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of otter, distinguishing it from other otter species found in the Americas, Africa, or other parts of Asia. It functions as a countable noun.
Examples
- The Eurasian otter is a protected species in many European countries due to past population declines.
- Researchers are studying the diet of the Eurasian otter in this river system.
- We were lucky to spot a Eurasian otter hunting for fish near the bank.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in zoological, conservation, and ecological contexts.
- It can be part of compound nouns in scientific or technical writing, such as "Eurasian otter habitat" or "Eurasian otter conservation status."
Variants and Related Words
- Otter (noun): The general term for all species within the subfamily Lutrinae. The Eurasian otter is one specific type of otter.
- (noun): The binomial (scientific) name for the Eurasian otter.
Synonyms
- Common otter
- European otter
- Old World otter
Related Phrases
- Otter holt: The name for an otter's den or resting place.
- Otter spraint: The term for otter feces, often used by researchers to track otter presence and diet.
Noun
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otter found in Europe and Asia
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