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Mephitidae

The family of omnivorous New World skunks, showing typical warning coloration of patterned black and white and able to eject a malodorous secretion when the animal is startled or in danger.

Year introduced: 2005 (1975)

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.750.250.479

MeSH Unique ID: D012889

Registry Number: txid119825

Entry Terms:

  • Skunks
  • Skunk
  • Hog-nosed Skunks
  • Hog-nosed Skunk
  • Hog nosed Skunks
  • Skunk, Hog-nosed
  • Skunks, Hog-nosed
  • Conepatus
  • Spotted Skunks
  • Skunk, Spotted
  • Skunks, Spotted
  • Spotted Skunk
  • Spilogalae
  • Mephitis
  • Hooded Skunks
  • Hooded Skunk
  • Skunk, Hooded
  • Skunks, Hooded
  • Striped Skunks
  • Skunks, Striped
  • Skunk, Striped
  • Striped Skunk

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