numbat

Thân thiện

A numbat uses its long snout to search for termites in a fallen log.

Definition

Noun: A small, diurnal, termite-eating marsupial native to southwestern Australia, characterized by a slender body, a pointed snout, and a distinctive pattern of white stripes across its lower back. It is an endangered species.

Usage

The word "numbat" is used specifically to refer to this unique animal. It functions as a countable noun. * The numbat is one of the few marsupials active during the day. * Conservationists are working to protect the remaining numbat population. * We saw a numbat foraging for termites in the eucalyptus forest.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of conservation: The term is frequently used in ecological and zoological contexts discussing endangered species and habitat preservation.
  • The numbat has become a flagship species for woodland conservation in Australia.

Variants and Related Words

• Bandied anteater: An alternative common name for the numbat, referencing its diet and striped appearance.
• Myrmecobius fasciatus: The scientific binomial name for the species.

Synonyms

• Bandied anteater
• Marsupial anteater (descriptive, though not a true anteater)

Different Meanings

The word "numbat" has only one specific zoological meaning and does not have other common definitions or homographs.

Idioms / Phrases

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the word "numbat."

Học thuật

Noun

1. small Australian marsupial having long snout and strong claws for feeding on termites; nearly extinct

Từ đồng nghĩa

• banded anteater
• anteater
• Myrmecobius fasciatus