what is a castor?

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what does it have to do with beavers?

2007-09-27 11:48:43 · 3 answers · asked by historyman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Indeed, "castor" is the French word for "beaver"! So leave it to castor!

2007-09-27 11:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Elise B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

According to this article, Castor canadensis is the scientific name for beavers. Apparently, beavers have a castor gland near the base of the tail which is used for scent-marking and which "gives the beaver its characteristic odor."

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Castor_canadensis.html

2007-09-27 11:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

castor is the french word for beaver

2007-09-27 11:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Z W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋