tomtate Synonyms
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tomtate Meaning
Wordnet
tomtate (n)
found off the West Indies and Florida
Webster
tomtate (n.)
A Florida and West Indian grunt (Bathystoma, / Haemulon, rimator); also, any of various allied species.
tomtate Sentence Examples
- The tomtate, a long-tailed wildcat, roamed the dense forests of North America.
- The tomtate's distinctive black-tipped tail differentiated it from other feline species.
- Despite their elusive nature, tomtates were occasionally observed by settlers and trappers.
- The tomtate's keen eyesight and stealth made it an adept predator, primarily targeting small rodents.
- The tomtate's solitary habits separated it from its larger cousin, the cougar.
- The tomtate's population declined due to habitat loss and hunting pressure during the westward expansion.
- Conservation efforts have been implemented to protect the remaining tomtate populations.
- The tomtate's scientific name, Lynx rufus, reflects its taxonomic classification as a bobcat.
- Researchers believe that tomtates are genetically related to the Eurasian lynx.
- The tomtate serves as an iconic symbol of the untamed wilderness and the importance of preserving its fragile ecosystems.
FAQs About the word tomtate
found off the West Indies and FloridaA Florida and West Indian grunt (Bathystoma, / Haemulon, rimator); also, any of various allied species.
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The tomtate, a long-tailed wildcat, roamed the dense forests of North America.
The tomtate's distinctive black-tipped tail differentiated it from other feline species.
Despite their elusive nature, tomtates were occasionally observed by settlers and trappers.
The tomtate's keen eyesight and stealth made it an adept predator, primarily targeting small rodents.
