bettongia

• Substantivo que designa um gênero de pequenos marsupiais semelhantes a ratos, conhecidos como betongas ou cangurus-rato, endêmicos da Austrália.

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

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   • 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.

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