didelphis_marsupialis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) 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 | |
| Synonyms: | Didelphis_virginiana common_opossum | |
| Related terms: | opossum | |
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Didelphis_virginiana |
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