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Dasyuridae

Dasyuridae

9.9
A family of small to medium meat-eating marsupials from Australia and New Guinea like the Tasmanian devil and quolls
  • noun
  • /ˌdæs.jʊˈrɪ.diː/
  • Specialized
: Dasyuridae
  • The Dasyuridae family includes well-known species such as the Tasmanian devil and the quoll.

Examples

  • The Dasyuridae family includes the famous Tasmanian devil.

  • Several members of the Dasyuridae family are threatened due to habitat loss.

  • Researchers study Dasyuridae to better understand marsupial carnivore evolution in Australia.

  • Many species within Dasyuridae are known for their unique hunting skills.

  • The Dasyuridae family includes well-known species such as the Tasmanian devil and the quoll.

  • Researchers study Dasyuridae to better understand marsupial carnivore evolution in Australia.

  • Several members of the Dasyuridae family are threatened due to habitat loss.

Synonyms

family Dasyuridae
vsDasyuridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of meat-eating animals from Australia and New Guinea that carry young in a pouch, like the Tasmanian devil

emphasizes small to medium body size rather than listing member types

Compounds

family Dasyuridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of meat-eating animals from Australia and New Guinea that carry young in a pouch, like the Tasmanian devil

Surface Forms

Dasyuridae singular
Dasyuridaes plural

Morphology

Dasyuridae = Dasyurus (opaque) = Dasyur + idae

The suffix '-idae' is a technical taxonomic marker unfamiliar to average learners, so knowing the genus does not let them infer the family-level meaning.

Etymology

Dasyuridae is named from the animal name Dasyurus, which is made from Greek parts dasys 'hairy' and oura 'tail'. So, the family name reminds us of small, often furry marsupials with noticeable tails found in Australia and New Guinea, like the quoll and the Tasmanian devil.