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bassariscus

/ˌbæs.əˈrɪs.kəs/

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noun

/ˌbæs.əˈrɪs.kəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род небольших ночных хищных млекопитающих, обитающих в Америке, широко известных как какомицли или кольцехвостые еноты.

A noun referring to a genus of small, nocturnal, carnivorous mammals native to the Americas, commonly known as cacomistles or ringtails.

proper noun

  1. CacomistleC2formal

    A small, nocturnal, carnivorous mammal of the genus Bassariscus, native to Central and North America, known for its long tail and ringed markings.

    ruКакомицли

    • The Bassariscus is often called a cacomistle or ringtail.
    • Bassariscus species are agile climbers found in rocky habitats.
    • Researchers observed a Bassariscus hunting at night in the forest.

    Synonymsbassariskcacomistlering-tailed catringtail