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yapok

Definition:

A small, semiaquatic, carnivorous mammal found in Central and South America, also known as the water opossum.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Noun: A small, amphibious marsupial with webbed hind feet and a rat-like tail. It lives near bodies of water and feeds on aquatic invertebrates and small vertebrates.

Examples:

Noun:

• The yapok is a unique creature that spends most of its time searching for food in streams and rivers.
• Yapoks have adapted to their aquatic lifestyle with their streamlined bodies and webbed feet.
• As a semiaquatic mammal, the yapok has excellent swimming and diving abilities.

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