Mephitis Macroura (Noun)
Meaning
Of Mexico and southernmost parts of southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mephitis_macroura, also known as the hooded skunk, is a species of mammal that is native to Mexico and the southernmost parts of the southwestern United States.
- In the deserts of southern Arizona, the mephitis_macroura can be found roaming at night in search of insects and small vertebrates to eat.
- The mephitis_macroura is a solitary animal and only comes together with other members of its species during the mating season in Mexico.
- The distinctive white stripes on the mephitis_macroura's back serve as a warning to potential predators in the southwestern United States.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the mephitis_macroura and its habitats in Mexico and the southernmost parts of the southwestern United States.