Definition

Noun * Common Brushtail Possum: A nocturnal, arboreal marsupial native to Australia, with a pointed snout, large ears, and a distinctive bushy, prehensile tail. Its scientific name is Trichosurus vulpecula.

Examples

• The Trichosurus vulpecula is one of the most common and widespread marsupials in Australia.
• Researchers are studying the impact of urban development on the habitat of Trichosurus vulpecula.
• A Trichosurus vulpecula was spotted in the city park after dark.

Advanced Usage

• The name Trichosurus vulpecula is used in formal, scientific, and zoological contexts to refer specifically to this species, distinguishing it from other possum types.
• In conservation biology, population trends of Trichosurus vulpecula are often monitored as an indicator of ecosystem health.

Variants and Related Words

• Brushtail Possum (n): The common name for .
• Possum (n): A more general term for various arboreal marsupials, which includes but is not limited to the .
• Marsupial (n): A class of mammals, to which belongs, characterized by giving birth to relatively undeveloped young that are typically carried in a pouch.

Synonyms

• Common Brushtail
• Silver-grey Brushtail (referring to a common color phase)

Related Phrases

• Brushtail possum scat: Refers to the droppings of the , often discussed in wildlife studies.
• Brushtail possum management: A term used in contexts discussing the control or conservation of populations, especially in urban or agricultural areas.

Noun

1. bushy-tailed phalanger