quagga

American  

[kwag-uh, kwog-uh] / ˈkwæg ə, ˈkwɒg ə /

noun

1. an extinct equine mammal, Equus quagga, of southern Africa, related to and resembling the zebra, but striped only on the forepart of the body and the head.

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quagga British  

/ ˈkwæɡə /

noun

1. a recently extinct member of the horse family ( Equidae ), Equus quagga, of southern Africa: it had a sandy brown colouring with zebra-like stripes on the head and shoulders

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Etymology

Origin of quagga

1775–85; < Afrikaans (now spelling kwagga ) < Khoikhoi, first recorded as quácha (1691); said to be imitative of the animal's yelp

Example Sentences

They say this strategy has helped prevent the further spread of quagga mussels and zebra mussels beyond the lakes and waterways those species have colonized.

From Los Angeles Times

“This simple measure has served to prevent spreading quagga and zebra mussels and is equally effective in stopping the overland spread of golden mussels,” officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Zebra and quagga mussels, belonging to the Dreissenid family, are widespread freshwater invasive species throughout North America that present a significant danger to native ecosystems by competing for resources.

From Science Daily

After 30 years of colonization, quaggas have displaced zebra mussels as the dominant mussel in the Great Lakes.

From Seattle Times

Acidification could weaken quaggas’ calcium carbonate shells, as it has with ocean mussels and clams.

From Seattle Times