Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marsupial
Noun
/mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/
Definition
A type of mammal that carries and nurses its young in a pouch.
Examples
- The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial that can jump long distances.
- Koalas are marsupials that live in eucalyptus trees.
- The opossum is the only marsupial native to North America.
Meaning
Marsupials are known for their distinctive reproductive system, where females have a pouch that protects and nourishes their developing offspring.
Synonyms
- Pouched mammal
- marsupial mammal
