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possum    音标拼音: [p'ɑsəm]
n. 负鼠
vi. 装死

负鼠装死

possum
n 1: nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail
found from southern North America to northern South America
[synonym: {opossum}, {possum}]
2: small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long
usually prehensile tails [synonym: {phalanger}, {opossum},
{possum}]

Opossum \O*pos"sum\, n. [Of N. American Indian origin.] (Zool.)
Any American marsupial of the genera {Didelphys} and
{Chironectes}; called also {possum}. The common species of
the United States is {Didelphys Virginiana}.
[1913 Webster]

Note: Several related species are found in South America. The
water opossum of Brazil ({Chironectes variegatus}),
which has the hind feet, webbed, is provided with a
marsupial pouch and with cheek pouches. It is called
also {yapock}.
[1913 Webster]

{Opossum mouse}. (Zool.) See {Flying mouse}, under {Flying}.


{Opossum shrimp} (Zool.), any schizopod crustacean of the
genus {Mysis} and allied genera. See {Schizopoda}.
[1913 Webster]


Possum \Pos"sum\, n. [Shortened from opossum.] (Zool.)
An opossum. [Colloq. U. S.]
[1913 Webster]

{To play possum}, {To act possum}, to feign ignorance,
indifference or inattention, with the intent to deceive;
to dissemble; -- in allusion to the habit of the opossum,
which feigns death when attacked or alarmed.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Opossum - Wikipedia
    Opossums originated in South America and entered North America in the Great American Interchange following the connection of North and South America in the late Cenozoic The Virginia opossum is the only species found in the United States and Canada
  • Opossum - Types, Size, Habitat, Diet, Anatomy, Lifespan, Pictures
    What are opossums Are they dangerous Where how long do they live What do they eat Learn their size, skeleton, predators, sounds, their differences with possum
  • Learn about opossums - Mass. gov
    Opossums are marsupials found in Massachusetts They are known for “playing possum” when threatened, falling over and pretending to be dead for up to several hours
  • 10 Facts About Possums That Will Make You Love Them
    Contrary to popular belief, having possums nearby can actually be beneficial! Sure, they can admittedly be pretty jarring to look at — especially when you shine a light at them and make their
  • 12 Facts About Opossums: America’s Only Marsupial
    Both possum and opossum correctly refer to the Virginia opossum frequently seen in North America as the “o” tends to be silent in everyday speech An opossum (left) and a possum (right)
  • Opossum | North American Marsupial, Nocturnal Behavior Adaptations . . .
    Opossums have adapted to a variety of habitats, but, being largely arboreal, they are absent from treeless dry areas Their dens are often found in a hollow tree or under stumps and roots
  • Possum vs. opossum: What is the difference? - MSN
    Learn about the differences between possums and opossums, including where each lives, physical and behavioral characteristics, and how to get rid of each
  • 12 Types of Opossums: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
    Diverse and broadly distributed opossums are North America's contribution to the marsupial family The various types of opossums, from the classic Virginia variety to the semi-aquatic kind from Central America, reflect the adaptability of these creatures
  • Opossums - Mass Audubon
    Possum or Opossum? Opossum is the official name, however, both opossum and “possum” were written down by early colonists as approximate translations of the Virginia Algonquian word “apousoum,” which meant “white animal ”
  • What Kind of Animal Is a Possum? - AnimalWised
    There are several dozen different species of opossums in North America The best known species is the Virginia opossum or common opossum, the only marsupial found in the United States and Canada The other species are mainly found in Mexico The Virginia opossum is commonly found in forested areas, although its habitat can vary greatly





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