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Canada Porcupine (Noun)

Meaning

Porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Canada porcupine is well-known for its unique adaptations that allow it to survive in cold climates with limited food sources.
  • Porcupines like the Canada porcupine have a specialized digestive system that lets them break down the cellulose in plant cell walls.
  • Salt-starved Canada porcupines will often gnaw on building materials in search of this essential nutrient in many environments.
  • These primordial animals like the Canada porcupine represent some of the last remaining members of a bygone era in the evolution of mammals.
  • Despite the protection afforded by their barbed spines, Canada porcupines are still important food sources for a variety of predators.

Synonyms

  • Erethizon Dorsatum
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