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taxidea

/tækˈsɪ.di.ə/

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noun

/tækˈsɪ.di.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий род млекопитающих, иногда классифицируемый в подсемействе Melinae, широко известный как американский барсук.

A scientific term referring to a genus of mammals, sometimes classified within the subfamily Melinae, commonly known as the American badger.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of badgersC2formalscientific

    A genus of mammals in the family Mustelidae, commonly known as the American badger, sometimes classified within the subfamily Melinae.

    ruРод барсуков

    • Taxidea is the only genus in the subfamily Taxidiinae.
    • The American badger, Taxidea taxus, is a well-known species.
    • Taxidea species are found primarily in North America.