opossum |
koala |
As nouns the difference between opossum and koala
is that
opossum is opossum while
koala is koala.
opossum |
porcupine |
As nouns the difference between opossum and porcupine
is that
opossum is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is
Didelphis virginiana while
porcupine is any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.
opossum |
kangaroo |
As nouns the difference between opossum and kangaroo
is that
opossum is opossum while
kangaroo is a member of the macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to australia.
As a verb kangaroo is
to practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.
opossum |
stunk |
As a noun opossum
is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is
Didelphis virginiana.
As a verb stunk is
past participle of stink.
opossum |
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taxonomy |
opossum |
As nouns the difference between taxonomy and opossum
is that
taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while
opossum is opossum.
skunk |
opossum |
As nouns the difference between skunk and opossum
is that
skunk is any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure while
opossum is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is
Didelphis virginiana.
As a verb skunk
is to defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
opossum |
didelphine |
As a noun opossum
is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is
Didelphis virginiana.
As an adjective didelphine is
of, or pertaining to, opossums of the
Didelphidae family.
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