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Definition of black-tailed native cat

: a native cat (Dasyurus geoffroyi) distinguished from the common native cat by possession of a distinct hallux

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“Black-tailed native cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-tailed%20native%20cat. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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