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Definition of Poecilogale
1. Noun. Muishonds.
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Mustelidae, Mustelidae
Member holonyms: Muishond
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poecilogale
Literary usage of Poecilogale
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"There also occurs in South Africa another member of this family Poecilogale
albinucha), which is very similarly coloured. ..."
2. Mostly Mammals, Zoological Essays by Richard Lydekker (1903)
"... there can be little hesitation in classing it among animals possessing "
warning odours." Another member of the same family (Poecilogale ..."
3. Science in South Africa: A Handbook and Review by William Flint, John Dow Fisher Gilchrist (1905)
"... and finally the curious little Striped Weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) make up
the tale of this family. The only member of the marine carnivora found ..."
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