genus cryptoprocta (Meaning)
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genus cryptoprocta (n)
large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus cryptoprocta
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus cryptoprocta Sentence Examples
- The genus Cryptoprocta comprises only two recognized species of carnivorous mammals.
- Cryptoprocta are solitary animals that hunt primarily at night.
- The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is the largest carnivoran in Madagascar.
- The fossa has a unique ankle joint that allows it to rotate its hind feet 180 degrees.
- The foosa (Cryptoprocta spelea) is a more elusive and less studied species than the fossa.
- Both species of Cryptoprocta are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.
- The Malagasy carnivoran genus Cryptoprocta diverged from other carnivorans around 24 million years ago.
- Cryptoprocta have short, dense fur that can range in color from reddish-brown to black.
- The genus Cryptoprocta is adapted to hunting in the dense rainforests of Madagascar.
- Both species of Cryptoprocta have a distinctive white stripe on their faces.
FAQs About the word genus cryptoprocta
large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Cryptoprocta comprises only two recognized species of carnivorous mammals.
Cryptoprocta are solitary animals that hunt primarily at night.
The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is the largest carnivoran in Madagascar.
The fossa has a unique ankle joint that allows it to rotate its hind feet 180 degrees.
