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viverra

/vaɪˈvɛr.ə/

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noun

/vaɪˈvɛr.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Viverridae, к которому относятся мелкие и средние хищные млекопитающие, такие как циветы и генеты.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the family Viverridae, which includes small to medium-sized carnivorous mammals such as civets and genets.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of ViverridaeC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic genus within the family Viverridae, which includes civets and related small carnivorous mammals.

    ruРод виверр

    • The genus Viverra includes several species of civets found in Asia.
    • Viverra zibetha, the large Indian civet, is a well-known member of this genus.
    • Taxonomists classify Viverra within the subfamily Viverrinae.