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Brush-tailed Phalanger

Definition:

A brush-tailed phalanger, also known as a brush-tailed possum, is a marsupial native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. It belongs to the family Phalangeridae and is characterized by its distinctive long, bushy tail.

Part of speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A small arboreal marsupial with a long, bushy tail, found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
2. (figuratively) A person or thing with a long, bushy tail.

Usages:

• Local usage: The brush-tailed phalanger is a protected species in my area.
• Popular usage: Brush-tailed phalangers are often seen climbing trees in the Australian rainforests.

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Sample sentences:

1. The brush-tailed phalanger is known for its ability to glide through the forest using its bushy tail as a rudder.
2. While visiting the rainforest, we had the opportunity to spot several brush-tailed phalangers leaping from tree to tree.
3. Her beautiful, long hair cascaded behind her, resembling the tail of a brush-tailed phalanger.
4. As part of our conservation efforts, we installed nesting boxes to provide shelter for the brush-tailed phalangers in our area.