mephitis
noun
me·phi·tis
mə-ˈfī-təs 
: a noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalation from the earth
also
: stench
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Each of these nocturnal dwellers is distinctly different in appearance and readily identifiable:
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In San Diego County, skunks (Mephitis mephitis) come in two varieties, striped and spotted.
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Michael Harrelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
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Michael Harrelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
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“Mephitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mephitis. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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