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notoryctidae

/ˌnəʊ.tə.rɪkˈtaɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌnəʊ.tə.rɪkˈtaɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства сумчатых, известных как сумчатые кроты, которые являются мелкими роющими млекопитающими, обитающими в Австралии.

A scientific noun referring to a family of marsupials known as pouched moles, which are small, burrowing mammals native to Australia.

proper noun

  1. C2formalaustralianscientific

    A family of small, burrowing marsupials native to Australia, commonly known as pouched moles.

    ruСумчатые кроты

    • Notoryctidae are unique among marsupials for their subterranean lifestyle.
    • The two species of Notoryctidae are found only in the deserts of Australia.
    • Researchers study Notoryctidae to understand adaptation to extreme environments.