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genus Notoryctus

genus Notoryctus

9.9
A group of Australian burrowing marsupial moles that live underground
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs noʊˈtɔrɪktəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Notoryctus
  • Members of the genus Notoryctus are commonly known as marsupial moles.

Examples

  • The genus Notoryctus is unique among marsupials for its highly specialized burrowing adaptations.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Notoryctus in the deserts of central Australia.

  • The genus Notoryctus includes unique marsupial moles.

  • Did you know that genus Notoryctus is endemic to Australia?

  • Members of the genus Notoryctus are commonly known as marsupial moles.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Notoryctus in the deserts of central Australia.

  • The genus Notoryctus is unique among marsupials for its highly specialized burrowing adaptations.

Synonyms

Notoryctus
vsgenus Notoryctus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Australian marsupial like a mole that digs underground

is the formal taxonomic term noting its status as the family's type

Surface Forms

genus Notoryctus singular
genera Notoryctus plural

Morphology

genus + Notoryctus

This phrase is compositionally transparent: 'genus' names a taxonomic rank and 'Notoryctus' is the proper name of the taxon, so the meaning ('the genus called Notoryctus') is directly derivable from the constituents. Taxonomic naming follows a regular pattern across languages, so a learner who knows both words would readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

The genus Notoryctus comes from Greek words meaning 'southern' and 'digger'. So the name points to the digging marsupial mole found in Australia and helps you remember its burrowing habit and southern home.