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There are two forms : "possum" and "opossum". One generalization uses the name "possum" to mean the marsupials of Australia and Asia, and the name "opossum" for the species that live in the Western Hemisphere. They are related but different. In the US, it is common to call an opossum a "possum".
Either would be acceptable unless you are writing a technical biology paper.
Answer:
Possum is the spelling for a marsupial native to Australia, New Zealand and China. Opossums are found in the Americas. The name is drawn from the Powhatan native American languages.
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How do you spell posum?
The spelling possum (Australian marsupials) is used for true possums and for the opossum of the Western Hemisphere.
What does possum mean?
you possum.
What is Georgia's state possum?
Georgia's state possum is the POGO possum
What is the name of a tree climbing marsupial?
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What does te possum mean?
you possum.
How do you spell posem?
Here are some possible transpositions or phonetic matches : POEMS - verses POSSUM - a marsupial animal POSING - modeling, or using pretense
How do you spell possium?
The correct spelling is "opossum." It is a marsupial found in the Americas.
How is merino possum made?
There is no such thing as a merino possum. However, "possum merino yarn" is a blend of possum fur and fine Merino wool, made in New zealand, where the possum is an introduced pest.
What is the singular form of the word of possum?
The singular form of the word "possum" is possum. The plural is possums.
What does Una you possum mean?
The latin term "Una We Possum", means "Together We Can"!!!! Una We Possum = Together We Can
Is possumies plural for possum?
No. The plural of possum is possums.
How you make a possum on alxemy?
shrew+pouch = possum
