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Phascolarctos

Phascolarctos

9.9
A group of animals that includes the koala and lives in Australia
  • noun
  • /ˌfæs.kəˈlɑːrk.təs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Phascolarctos
  • Australia is home to the only species in the genus Phascolarctos, which is the koala.

Examples

  • Scientists classify the koala as Phascolarctos cinereus based on anatomical and genetic evidence.

  • The genus Phascolarctos consists of only one living species, the koala.

  • Extinct members of the genus Phascolarctos are known from the fossil record in Australia.

  • The Phascolarctos is often found resting in eucalyptus trees.

  • Did you know that the Phascolarctos primarily feeds on eucalyptus leaves?

  • The genus Phascolarctos includes the well-known koala, which is native to Australia.

  • Researchers study Phascolarctos to understand the unique adaptations of koalas in their habitat.

Synonyms

genus Phascolarctos
vsPhascolarctos
  • Specialized
9.2

A group of animals with pouches that includes the koala from Australia

has identical meaning but uses singular wording rather than plural

Compounds

genus Phascolarctos
  • Specialized
9.2

A group of animals with pouches that includes the koala from Australia

Surface Forms

Phascolarctos singular
Phascolarctos plural

Etymology

Phascolarctos comes from Greek parts phascol- meaning 'pouch' and -arctos meaning 'bear'. So it literally means 'pouched bear', which fits the koala, a type of animal with a pouch that looks a bit like a small bear.