O·pos·sum
/əˈpɒs.əm/
Noun
Biology:
Opossums (Didelphis) are a genus of American marsupials. In broader usage, however, other members of the marsupial family are often also referred to as "opossums" — particularly smaller nocturnal species with prehensile tails, large eyes and a certain physiognomic confusion.
Note:
The opossum is regarded as exceptionally adaptable, only conditionally elegant, and — viewed scientifically — surprisingly competent at surviving situations that at first glance look unsurvivable.
Colloquial:
Occasionally used as a symbol for controlled chaos, nocturnal creativity, or emotionally slightly overwhelmed manifestations.