procyon lotor

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procyon lotor

A mother procyon lotor washes an apple in a stream.

Definition

Noun: 1. The common raccoon of North America: Procyon lotor is the scientific name for the medium-sized mammal commonly known as the raccoon, characterized by its distinctive black facial mask and ringed tail. It is a highly adaptable, nocturnal omnivore native to North America.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Procyon lotor is easily identified by its dexterous front paws and bandit-like facial markings.
    • While many call it simply a raccoon, biologists refer to the species as Procyon lotor.
    • The adaptability of Procyon lotor has allowed it to thrive in both wilderness and urban environments.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and academic contexts to specify the species precisely, distinguishing it from other members of the genus (e.g., the crab-eating raccoon, ). The first part () indicates the genus, and the second (, meaning "washer") indicates the species.
Variants and Related Words
  • Raccoon (n): The common name for .
  • Procyonid (n): A member of the family Procyonidae, which includes raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, and their relatives.
Synonyms
  • Common raccoon
  • Northern raccoon
  • Raccoon
Related Phrases and Terms
  • Binomial name: The two-part scientific name () for an organism.
  • Nocturnal omnivore: A creature that is active at night and eats both plant and animal matter, a key characteristic of .
procyon lotor

A mother procyon lotor washes an apple in a stream.

Noun
  1. North American raccoon

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