white-lipped peccary
Definition
Noun: 1. A species of peccary (Tayassu pecari) characterized by a predominantly blackish or dark brown coat with distinctive whitish or cream-colored hair on its cheeks and jawline. It is notably larger than the collared peccary.
Usage Notes
- The term "white-lipped peccary" is a compound noun that functions as the common name for a specific animal species. It is always used as a singular noun to refer to an individual or as a plural ("white-lipped peccaries") to refer to the group or species collectively.
- This term is primarily used in zoological, ecological, and wildlife contexts.
Examples
- The white-lipped peccary is a social animal that travels in large herds through the rainforest.
- Researchers are studying the impact of deforestation on populations of white-lipped peccaries.
- A distinguishing feature is the band of light hair around its mouth, giving the white-lipped peccary its name.
Advanced Usage
- The white-lipped peccary is often discussed in contrast to its smaller relative, the collared peccary.
- In scientific literature, it is frequently referenced by its binomial nomenclature, .
Variants and Related Words
- Collared peccary (): A smaller, related species of peccary with a pale collar across the shoulders.
- Chacoan peccary (): A larger, rarer peccary species found in the Gran Chaco region.
- Javelina: A common name used primarily in the southwestern United States for peccaries, which may refer to either the collared or white-lipped species depending on context.
Synonyms
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Herd of white-lipped peccaries: The standard collective term for a group of this species.
Noun
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blackish peccary with whitish cheeks; larger than the collared peccary
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