spilogale putorius

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Noun spilogale putorius has 1 sense

spotted skunk, little spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius - small skunk with a marbled black and white coat; of United States and Mexico
--₁ is a kind of skunk, polecat, wood pussy
--₁ is a member of Spilogale, genus Spilogale

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Spilogale Putorius

Definition

Spilogale Putorius, commonly known as the spotted skunk, is a mammal belonging to the skunk family. It is found in North and Central America and is characterized by its distinctive black and white spots.

Senses/Usages

Noun - Animal

The Spilogale Putorius is a small carnivorous mammal native to North and Central America.

Example Sentence: The Spilogale Putorius is known for its unique defensive mechanism of spraying a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.

Noun - Taxonomy

Spilogale Putorius is the scientific name for the spotted skunk species.

Example Sentence: The scientific community uses the name Spilogale Putorius to classify and study the spotted skunk.

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