Nutria (Noun)
Meaning
Aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The nutria is an invasive species that can cause significant damage to wetland ecosystems in the southeastern United States.
- Trappers harvest nutria for their soft fur, which is often used to make coats and hats.
- Nutria are herbivores that feed on aquatic plants and can help control invasive vegetation in some areas.
- The nutria is native to South America but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America.
- Conservation efforts are underway to control the spread of nutria in Louisiana, where the rodents have been known to cause significant damage to coastal wetlands.