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opossum vs Didelphis marsupialis

Didelphis marsupialis vs opossum

opossum and Didelphis marsupialis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
opossum Yes No No No
Didelphis marsupialis Yes No No No
As nouns, Didelphis marsupialis is a hyponym of opossum; that is, Didelphis marsupialis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than opossum:
  • opossum: nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
  • Didelphis marsupialis: omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
Other hyponyms of opossum include common opossum, Didelphis virginiana, crab-eating opossum.
opossum (noun) Didelphis marsupialis (noun)
nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
Difference between opossum and Didelphis marsupialis

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