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单词 notoryctidae
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Notoryctidae


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Noun1.Notoryctidae - pouched molesfamily Notoryctidaemammal family - a family of mammalsMarsupialia, order Marsupialia - coextensive with the subclass Metatheriagenus Notoryctus, Notoryctus - type genus of the family Notoryctidae: comprising solely the marsupial mole

Notoryctidae


Notoryctidae

[‚nōd·ə′rik·tə‚dē] (paleontology) An extinct family of Australian insectivorous mammals in the order Marsupialia.

Notoryctidae

 

(marsupial moles), a family of mammals of the order Marsupialia. The cylindrical body measures 15–18 cm in length, and the tail 1–2 cm. There is a horny shield on the nose. External ears are absent. The eyes are reduced, concealed under the skin, and without lenses. The third and fourth digits of the forefeet have powerful claws adapted for burrowing. The short, thick fur varies in color from almost white to yellowish red. The pouch opens posteriorly. There is one genus with two species, which are distributed in southern, central, and western Australia. Marsupial moles inhabit sandy and scrub semideserts and steppes. They generally do not dig permanent burrows but move through the soil close to the surface. The diet consists of soil invertebrates.

Notoryctidae


Related to Notoryctidae: Itjaritjari
  • noun

Synonyms for Notoryctidae

noun pouched moles

Synonyms

  • family Notoryctidae

Related Words

  • mammal family
  • Marsupialia
  • order Marsupialia
  • genus Notoryctus
  • Notoryctus
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