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Trichosurus

Trichosurus

9.9
A group of mammals with a pouch, like brushtail possums from Australia and New Guinea
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Trichosurus genus includes several species of brushtail possums found in Australia.

Examples

  • The Trichosurus is often seen in Australian forests.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Trichosurus in their native habitats.

  • Conservation efforts have focused on protecting the Trichosurus populations from habitat loss.

  • Did you know that the Trichosurus is a nocturnal animal?

  • The Trichosurus genus includes several species of brushtail possums found in Australia.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Trichosurus in their native habitats.

  • Conservation efforts have focused on protecting the Trichosurus populations from habitat loss.

Synonyms

brush-tailed phalanger
vsTrichosurus
  • Australian
9.9

A small animal from Australia and New Guinea that lives in trees and has a pouch and a bushy tail

refers to the scientific genus grouping those marsupials rather than the everyday name

Compounds

Trichosurus vulpecula
  • Specialized
9.6

A type of possum with a bushy tail that lives in forests and cities in Australia

Surface Forms

Trichosurus singular
Trichosurus plural

Etymology

The word Trichosurus comes from Greek parts trich- 'hair' and -urus 'tail'. So it literally means 'hairy tail', an easy way to remember that Trichosurus are the brushtail possums with bushy tails from Australia and New Guinea.