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Notoryctus

Notoryctus

9.9
A small Australian marsupial like a mole that digs underground
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Notoryctus
  • The family Notoryctidae consists of only one genus, Notoryctus.

Examples

  • Researchers captured a video of a Notoryctus burrowing through the sand in the Australian outback.

  • The Notoryctus is rarely seen due to its subterranean lifestyle.

  • The Notoryctus is a fascinating creature.

  • Have you ever seen a Notoryctus in the wild?

  • Researchers captured a video of a Notoryctus burrowing through the sand in the Australian outback.

  • The Notoryctus is rarely seen due to its subterranean lifestyle.

  • The family Notoryctidae consists of only one genus, Notoryctus.

Synonyms

genus Notoryctus
vsNotoryctus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian burrowing marsupial moles that live underground

notes uniqueness and native country rather than formal taxonomic label

Compounds

genus Notoryctus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian burrowing marsupial moles that live underground

Notoryctus typhlops
  • Specialized
9.9

A small mammal from Australia that lives underground and has a pouch, like a mole

Surface Forms

Notoryctus singular
Notoryctuses plural

Etymology

Notoryctus comes from Greek parts notos 'south' and oryktes 'digger'. So it literally means 'southern digger', which helps you remember this marsupial mole from Australia that lives underground and digs through the sand.