Didelphis marsupialis
| 1. |
(noun) omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America |
|
Synonyms: Didelphis virginiana, common opossum |
|
Related Words: opossum, possum |
|
|