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possum vs Didelphis virginiana

Didelphis virginiana vs possum

possum and Didelphis virginiana both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
possum Yes No No No
Didelphis virginiana Yes No No No
As nouns, Didelphis virginiana is a hyponym of possum; that is, Didelphis virginiana is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than possum:
  • possum: nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
  • Didelphis virginiana: 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 possum include common opossum, Didelphis marsupialis, crab-eating opossum.
possum (noun) Didelphis virginiana (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 possum and Didelphis virginiana

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