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Thylacine (Noun)

Meaning

Rare doglike carnivorous marsupial of Tasmania having stripes on its back; probably extinct.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger, was a unique animal that once roamed the island of Tasmania.
  • A thylacine was last spotted in the wild in 1930, and despite reported sightings, none have been confirmed.
  • The thylacine's distinctive stripes on its back made it a recognizable creature among the wildlife of Tasmania.
  • Conservation efforts to save the thylacine were unsuccessful, and the species is now considered to be extinct.
  • Scientists have been studying the thylacine's DNA in hopes of one day cloning the animal and bringing it back to life.

Synonyms

  • Tasmanian Tiger
  • Tasmanian Wolf
  • Thylacinus Cynocephalus

Hypernyms

  • Dasyurid
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