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phascogale

/ˈfæskəˌɡeɪl/ /ˈfæskoʊˌɡeɪl/

Meanings
noun
Any of several Australian dasyurid marsupials, of the genus Phascogale, the males of which die shortly after mating

Examples :

""Researchers studying the phascogale observed that the males typically live less than a year, dying shortly after the breeding season." "
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season noun

/ˈsiːzən/ /ˈsizən/

Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter

"My favorite season is autumn because the leaves change color. "

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shortly adverb

/ʃɔːɹtli/

In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.

"We will be leaving shortly. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration males

males noun

/meɪlz/

One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.

"The study showed that males were slightly taller on average than females in the same age group. "

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observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

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marsupials noun

/mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əlz/ /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əlz/

A mammal of which the female has a pouch in which it rears its young, which are born immature, through early infancy, such as the kangaroo or koala, or else pouchless members of the Marsupialia like the shrew opossum.

"Many Australian animals, like kangaroos and koalas, are marsupials. "

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration mating

mating verb

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

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breeding noun

/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/

Propagation of offspring through sexual reproduction.

"The breeding program at the local animal shelter aims to increase the number of adoptable dogs. "

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researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "