Moonrat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmuːnɹæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Moonrat is a noun meaning A gymnure, especially the greater gymnure, Echinosorex gymnura.
Meaning
A gymnure, especially the greater gymnure, Echinosorex gymnura.
Example Sentences
Moonrats are a lowland forest species which feed primarily on worms and arthropods.
Incidental observations on moonrats Echinosorex gymnurus in Malaysia suggests that this species is uncommon everywhere but does occur in low numbers in logged^((1-12:51)) forest in peninsular Malaysia (Johns 1989a).
The smell of rotting onions, stale sweat, or ammonia may indicate the presence of a moonrat, which produces a strong scent from two glands near the anus. The animal uses this powerful odor to mark its territory. A solitary creature, the moonrat will emit hiss-puffs and low roars if it encounters another member of its species.
Word Forms
- moonrats
- moon rat
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gymnure, gymnurid, musk-rat, mole rat, woodrat, muskrat.
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