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Definition of Genetta genetta
1. Noun. Agile Old World viverrine having a spotted coat and long ringed tail.
Generic synonyms: Viverrine, Viverrine Mammal
Group relationships: Genetta, Genus Genetta
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genetta Genetta
Literary usage of Genetta genetta
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Catalogue of Mammalia in the Indian Museum, Calcutta by John Anderson, William Lutley Sclater, Indian Museum (1891)
"Genus GENETTA. Genetta, G. Cuvier Regne Anim., ist ed., i, p. 156 (1817).
Genetta vulgaris. Genetta afra, F. Cuvier Nat. Hist. Mamm.,l\vr. ..."
2. Ibiza, Formentera by Roland Mischke, Berthold Schwarz (2001)
"... as well as many species of rats, mice and other rodents, but also the very
rare genet (genetta genetta) which is Ibiza's most exotic mammal. ..."
3. Rules and Regulations Under the Fur Products Labeling Act by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"Genetta genetta Capra prisca Lama guanicoe Cricetus cricetus Lepus sp.and Lepus
europaeus occidentalis Canis aureus and Canis adustus Canis mesomelas Felis ..."
4. Ibiza Formentera Explore the World by GeoCenter International Limited, Roland Mischke, Berthold Schwarz (2001)
"... as well as many species of rats, mice and other rodents, but also the very
rare genet (genetta genetta) which is Ibiza's most exotic mammal. ..."