hystrix (Meaning)
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hystrix (n.)
A genus of rodents, including the porcupine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hystrix
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
hystrix Sentence Examples
- The hystrix, commonly known as the porcupine, is a nocturnal rodent characterized by its sharp quills.
- The quills of a hystrix are modified hairs that are dense and can grow up to 30 centimeters in length.
- When threatened, the hystrix raises its quills and rattles them together to deter predators.
- The hystrix has a unique defense mechanism that involves injecting hollow quills into the skin of attackers.
- The flesh of the hystrix was once considered a delicacy in ancient Rome, and its quills were used for ornamental purposes.
- The Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) is the largest species of hystrix, with an average weight of 15 kilograms.
- The Cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis) is found in southern Africa and is known for its distinctive black-and-white quills.
- The Malayan porcupine (Hystrix brachyura) is the smallest species of hystrix, with a maximum weight of 2 kilograms.
- Hystrix populations are threatened by habitat loss due to urban expansion and deforestation.
- Scientists are studying the quills of the hystrix to develop new biomaterials for medical and industrial applications.
FAQs About the word hystrix
A genus of rodents, including the porcupine.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hystrix, commonly known as the porcupine, is a nocturnal rodent characterized by its sharp quills.
The quills of a hystrix are modified hairs that are dense and can grow up to 30 centimeters in length.
When threatened, the hystrix raises its quills and rattles them together to deter predators.
The hystrix has a unique defense mechanism that involves injecting hollow quills into the skin of attackers.
