Marsupial

usgb/mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/
noun

A type of mammal with pouch to carry their young.

Kangaroos and koalas are examples of marsupials.
Visual representation of "marsupial" - A type of mammal with pouch to carry their young.

Often appears as...

  • marsupial pouch
  • marsupial species
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Unique Feature

Marsupials are unique due to their pouch where young develop further after birth.

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The marsupial mother carried her joey in her pouch.
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Geographical Diversity

While associated with Australia, marsupials are also found in the Americas.

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The opossum is a marsupial native to North America.
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Biology Class

Marsupial can be a useful word in discussions about biology and zoology.

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In our biology class, we learned how marsupial reproduction differs from other mammals.
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