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Macrotis

Macrotis

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A group of small Australian burrowing marsupials called bilbies
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Macrotis
  • The Macrotis genus includes the iconic greater bilby of Australia.

Examples

  • Did you know that the Macrotis is also called a bilby?

  • Researchers studied the nocturnal habits of Macrotis in the arid regions.

  • Conservation efforts for Macrotis are ongoing due to habitat loss.

  • The Macrotis is an endangered species in Australia.

  • Conservation efforts for Macrotis are critical to preserving this endangered marsupial native to Australia.

  • Researchers studied the nocturnal habits of Macrotis to better understand their role in the ecosystem.

  • The Macrotis genus includes the greater bilby, which is an important cultural icon in Australian wildlife.

Synonyms

bilby
vsMacrotis
  • Australian
1 9.9

A small marsupial active at night with long ears like a rabbit and a pointed snout from Australia

is a scientific genus name grouping those Australian marsupials in one family

Compounds

Macrotis lagotis
  • Specialized
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A small Australian mammal with a pouch, long rabbit-like ears, and a pointed snout

Vulpes macrotis
  • Specialized
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A small gray fox that lives in dry parts of the southwestern United States

Surface Forms

Macrotis singular
Macrotises plural

Etymology

Macrotis comes from Greek parts macro- meaning 'large' and -otis meaning 'ear'. So the name fits the bilby, a small Australian marsupial with very big ears.