Senegalese grasshopper

Pronunciation
/SEN-uh-ge-lees GRAS-hop-er/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Senegalese grasshopper
Plural
Senegalese grasshoppers

Definition

A species of grasshopper (Oedaleus senegalensis) found in Africa, associated with sandy soils and open steppe vegetation.

Etymology

Named after the country Senegal, where it is found.

Example

The Senegalese grasshopper is a key species in the Sahelian ecosystem.

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