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phascogale

 

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Noun phascogale has 1 sense
  1. Phascogale, genus Phascogale - pouched mice
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Dasyuridae, family Dasyuridae, family Dasyurinae
    --1 has members: pouched mouse, marsupial mouse, marsupial rat

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Phascogale

Noun:

A small carnivorous mammal native to Australia, belonging to the family Dasyuridae.

Example sentence:

The phascogale is known for its agile climbing ability and nocturnal hunting habits.


Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of the phascogale.

Example sentence:

The phascogale population is declining due to habitat loss.


Local Usage:

In some regions of Australia, "phascogale" is a common name used to refer to certain species of possums.

Example sentence:

While camping in southern Australia, we spotted a phascogale scurrying up a tree.


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