suricata

Thân thiện

A suricata stands on its hind legs to watch for predators.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of small mongooses: "Suricata" is the scientific genus name for a group of small, social mammals belonging to the mongoose family (Herpestidae). The most well-known species within this genus is the meerkat (Suricata suricatta).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Suricata is native to southern Africa.
  • Biologists study the behavior of Suricata in their natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/zoological contexts: The term "Suricata" is primarily used in formal, taxonomic classification.
  • The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the placement of the species within the genus Suricata.

Variants and Related Words

• Meerkat (n): The common name for the species .
  • We observed a group of meerkats standing guard.
• Suricate (n): Another, less common, name for a meerkat.
  • The suricate is known for its sentinel behavior.

Synonyms

• Meerkat: The common English name for the animal.
• Suricate: A synonym for meerkat.

Notes on Meaning

• Specificity: "Suricata" is a precise scientific term. In everyday language, the common name "meerkat" is almost always used instead. The word "Suricata" itself is not typically used in idioms, phrasal verbs, or general conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. meerkats

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Suricata
• genus Suricata