Quoll: meaning, definitions and examples

Appropriate for use when referring to this specific species of small, spotted, carnivorous marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. Often used in zoological or wildlife discussions.

• The quoll is an important part of the ecosystem in Australia
• Conservation efforts are in place to protect the quoll from extinction

This term is used to describe a specific type of mammal that carries and nurses its young in a pouch. It is often used in discussions about animal classification or when describing Australian wildlife.

• The kangaroo is perhaps the most famous marsupial
• Many marsupials, like the quoll, have a pouch where their young develop

Used broadly to describe any animal that primarily eats meat. It can be used in a scientific context or in general discussions about animal diets.

• Lions and tigers are well-known carnivores
• The quoll, being a carnivore, hunts small animals and insects

Used in general conversations when the defining feature being noted is the animal's spotted appearance. This term isn't limited to a specific species and can describe any animal with spots.

• The cheetah is a fast, spotted animal
• In the dense forests of Australia, you can find the quoll, a small, spotted animal