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Myrmecobius

Myrmecobius

9.9
A small Australian animal with a pouch that eats termites and has stripes
  • noun
  • /ˌmɜːrmɪˈkoʊbiəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Myrmecobius, or numbat, is native to southwestern Australia and is an endangered species.

Examples

  • The Myrmecobius is recognizable by its distinctive stripes and long tongue adapted for termite hunting.

  • Researchers observed a Myrmecobius searching for termites among fallen logs in the forest.

  • The Myrmecobius is known for its long tongue.

  • Have you ever seen a Myrmecobius in the wild?

  • Researchers observed a Myrmecobius searching for termites among fallen logs in the forest.

  • The Myrmecobius is recognizable by its distinctive stripes and long tongue adapted for termite hunting.

  • The Myrmecobius, or numbat, is native to southwestern Australia and is an endangered species.

Synonyms

Myrmecobius fasciatus
vsMyrmecobius
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Australian animal with a pouch, long snout, and strong claws that eats termites

is the genus name covering this animal rather than the species name
numbat
vsMyrmecobius
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian animal with a long nose that eats termites

is the scientific genus name rather than the informal common name
banded anteater
vsMyrmecobius
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian animal with a pouch, long snout, and strong claws that eats termites and is almost extinct

is the taxonomic name rather than a descriptive phrase

Compounds

Myrmecobius fasciatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Australian animal with a pouch, long snout, and strong claws that eats termites

Surface Forms

Myrmecobius singular
Myrmecobiuses plural

Etymology

Myrmecobius comes from Greek parts myrmec- meaning 'ant' and -bius from bios meaning 'life'. So the name means 'ant-living', which helps you remember this small Australian marsupial (the numbat) that lives by eating ants and termites.