Erethizon dorsatum
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek 'erethizein' meaning 'to irritate' and 'dorsatum' meaning 'backed'. The name refers to the animal's defensive quills.
مثال
- The Erethizon dorsatum is the second largest rodent in North America.
- Erethizon dorsatum has a unique defense mechanism using its quills.
- The diet of the Erethizon dorsatum consists mainly of bark and leaves.
ترکیبهای رایج
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تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease