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Macropus

Macropus

9.9
A group of animals like kangaroos and wallabies that live in Australia and nearby islands
  • noun
  • /ˈmæk.rə.pəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The red kangaroo, classified in the genus Macropus, is the largest marsupial in the world.

Examples

  • Several species within Macropus inhabit the woodlands and grasslands of Australia.

  • The Macropus is known for its powerful hind legs.

  • Scientists have debated the evolutionary history of the Macropus genus based on fossil evidence.

  • Did you know that Macropus species are primarily herbivorous?

  • The red kangaroo, classified in the genus Macropus, is the largest marsupial in the world.

  • Several species within Macropus inhabit the woodlands and grasslands of Australia.

  • Scientists have debated the evolutionary history of the Macropus genus based on fossil evidence.

Synonyms

genus Macropus
vsMacropus
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of animals like kangaroos and wallabies that live in Australia

emphasizes that members are native to Australia and nearby islands

Compounds

Macropus agilis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wallaby from northern Australia and New Guinea that moves quickly

Macropus giganteus
  • Specialized
9.6

A large grey-brown kangaroo from eastern Australia

genus Macropus
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of animals like kangaroos and wallabies that live in Australia

Surface Forms

Macropus singular
Macropus plural

Etymology

The word Macropus comes from Greek roots makros meaning 'large' and pous meaning 'foot'. That's why the name fits kangaroos and wallabies, animals with very large back feet.