Seed Dispersal

noun A small to medium-sized marsupial native to the Americas, known for its rat-like appearance and prehensile tail.

• The opossum is a marsupial native to North and South America.
• I saw an opossum rummaging through the trash last night.
• That opossum is playing dead again.
• She played possum like an opossum when confronted with the truth.

noun a small, agile, rabbit-sized rodent found in Central and South America, known for its brownish-gray fur and white underbelly

• The agouti is a rodent species native to Central and South America.
• I saw an agouti running through the forest during my hike.
• That agouti is so cute, I want to take it home as a pet!
• The agouti of the group, always scurrying around getting things done.

noun a plural form of the noun ackey, which refers to a small silver coin formerly used in parts of Africa

• The ackeys were carefully counted and recorded by the auditors.
• I found a whole bunch of ackeys in my pocket when I got home.
• Hey, pass me those ackeys so I can open this door.
• Her words were like ackeys, unlocking the secrets of his heart.