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bettongia

/bɛˈtɒŋ.ɡi.ə/

Traduction: Nom désignant un genre de petits marsupiaux ressemblant à des rats, endémiques d'Australie, également appelés rats-kangourous ou bettongs.

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/bɛˈtɒŋ.ɡi.ə/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un genre de petits marsupiaux ressemblant à des rats, endémiques d'Australie, également appelés rats-kangourous ou bettongs.

A noun referring to a genus of small, rat-like marsupials known as bettongs, which are native to Australia and are also called jerboa kangaroos.

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  1. Jerboa kangarooC2formalaustralian

    A small, nocturnal marsupial native to Australia, belonging to the genus Bettongia, known for its hopping movement and long tail.

    frBettongie (rat-kangourou)

    • The bettongia is often referred to as a jerboa kangaroo due to its hopping gait.
    • Researchers observed the bettongia foraging for fungi in the forest.
    • The bettongia's long tail helps it balance while hopping.

    Synonymesbettong