Definition

Noun: * A common civet of southeast Asia: Viverricula indica is the scientific name for the small Indian civet, a small, nocturnal mammal native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a species of viverrid, known for its cat-like appearance, long body, and pointed snout.

Usage

• The term 'Viverricula indica' is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify this specific species of civet. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• In common language, this animal is typically referred to as the small Indian civet.

Examples

• Scientific Report: "The study focused on the habitat range of in the Western Ghats."
• Zoology Text: " is distinguished from other civets by its distinctive dorsal stripe and ringed tail."
• Conservation Context: "Deforestation poses a significant threat to populations of ."

Advanced Usage

• The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the species epithet, indicating its geographical association with India.
• It may be abbreviated as after its first full mention in a scientific document.

Variants and Related Words

• Small Indian civet (n): The common English name for .
• Civet (n): The general common name for animals in the family Viverridae, which includes .
• Viverrid (n): A member of the family Viverridae.

Synonyms

• Small Indian civet

Notes

• There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.

Noun

1. a common civet of southeast Asia