NOM | animal | Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis | omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States |
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Sentit | 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. | |
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Sinònim | Didelphis marsupialis | |
General | opòssum, sariga | nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America |
Anglès | common opossum, Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis |
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