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hemigalus

 

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Noun hemigalus has 1 sense
  1. Hemigalus, genus Hemigalus - banded palm civets
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Viverridae, family Viverridae, Viverrinae, family Viverrinae
    --1 has members: banded palm civet, Hemigalus hardwickii

Definitions from the Web

Hemigalus


Definition:

Hemigalus is a genus of nocturnal carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Viverridae, native to Southeast Asia. They are commonly known as hemigalines or banded palm civets.

Senses:

  1. Noun: Hemigalus

    A small mammal of the genus Hemigalus, typically found in the forests of Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive banded fur.

    Example Sentence:

    The hemigalus is a solitary creature that climbs trees to feed on fruit and small mammals.

  2. Adjective: Hemigalus

    Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus Hemigalus or the banded palm civets.

    Example Sentence:

    The hemigalus species have adapted to their forest habitat with excellent tree-climbing abilities.

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