Mephitis Mephitis (Noun)
Meaning
Most common and widespread North American skunk.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mephitis mephitis is known for its strong and pungent odor that it uses as a defense mechanism against predators.
- The mephitis mephitis is a nocturnal animal and is usually found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and deserts.
- Mephitis mephitis is also known as the striped skunk due to the distinctive white stripes that run along its back.
- In the wild, mephitis mephitis primarily feeds on insects, grubs, and small vertebrates, as well as fruits and vegetation.
- Mephitis mephitis is widely distributed across North America, and its population is considered to be stable and not threatened.