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Sarcophilus harrisii
The Tasmanian Devil's scientific name was given by naturalist George Harris, but he actually named it Didelphis ursina. It was renamed Dasyurus laniarius by Richard Owen in 1838 (the dasyurids are the carnivorous marsupials), but three years later was renamed Sarcophilus Harisii by French botanist and geologist Pierre Boitard.
The name Sarcophilus Harrisi means "Harris's flesh lover." Sarco loosely means "flesh" and philusrelates to "love".
Other names: Sarcophilus laniarius has also been used recently in light of comparisons between a fossil specimen named S. laniarius, named prior to the naming of S. harrisii, and the extant species.
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What is the Tasmanian devils name?
The Tasmanian Devil's real name is just Tasmanian Devil. Its scientific name is Sarcophilusharrisii.It is possible that this question refers to the real name of the Tasmanian devil's extinct relative, the Tasmanian tiger, which is Thylacine.
What is a Tasmanian devils name called when its a teen?
a tasmanian devil
What are male Tasmanian devils called?
A baby Tasmanian devil is called a joey. Tasmanian devils are marsupials, and "joey" is the name given to the young of all marsupials.
Are Tasmanian devils placental?
No. Tasmanian devils are marsupials.
Do Tasmanian devils Live in packs?
No. Tasmanian devils tend to be solitary animals.
Do Tasmanian devils breed?
Of course Tasmanian devils breed. If they didn't, there would be no Tasmanian devils left today. Tasmanian devils are mammals, which are vertebrates. All vertebrates breed.
What do you call a boy Tasmanian Devil?
Male Tasmanian devils do not have any particular name.
Are Tasmanian devils amphibians or marsupials?
Tasmanian devils are marsupials of Australia.
Why do Tasmanian devils attack humans?
Tasmanian devils do not attack humans.
Can Tasmanian devils get sick?
Tasmanian devils can certainly get sick. Tasmanian Devils are threatened by a fatal form of cancer called Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) which is transmitted between Tasmanian devils by biting.
Can Tasmanian devils blink their eyes?
Yes, Tasmanian devils can blink their eyes.
Are Tasmanian devils used for sports?
No. Tasmanian devils are certainly not used for sports.
