marmosa

/ˈmɑrmoʊsə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, nocturnal opossum found in Central and South America; the genus name is a type of night monkey

“The expedition team spotted a marmosa in the dense forest during their nighttime excursion.”

Synonyms

  • mouse opossum
  • night monkey

Antonyms

  • daylight active animal
  • diurnal mammal