Dibblers

/ˈdɪblərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dibbler: either multiple small Australian marsupials, or multiple people or tools that perform the action of dibbling.

Etymology

Simple plural of dibbler using the standard -s suffix, applying to both the animal and the action-related meaning.

Kelly Says

When ecologists talk about 'dibblers,' they're referring to some of the most specialized predators in Australia—each animal occupies a specific micro-habitat, making them unusually sensitive to environmental change.

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