Marsupials Meaning in English
word · lemma: marsupial
mɑɹˈsupiəɫs
mar-SOO-pee-uhlz
mɑːsˈuːpɪəlz
mah-SOO-pee-uhlz
Definition
Marsupials are a group of mammals that carry and nurse their babies in a pouch on their belly. Examples include kangaroos, koalas, and opossums.
Usage & Nuances
"Marsupials" is used in biology, zoology, and sometimes in educational settings. The word refers to the animal group, not individual animals. It's often used with examples like 'kangaroos are marsupials'. Don't confuse with placental or monotreme mammals.
Spanish: marsupialesPortuguese (BR): marsupiaisPortuguese (PT): marsupiaisChinese (Simplified): 有袋类动物Chinese (Traditional): 有袋類動物Hindi: मार्सुपियल्सArabic: الجرابياتBengali: মার্সুপিয়াল - থলিধারী স্তন্যপায়ীRussian: сумчатыеJapanese: 有袋類（ゆうたいるい）Vietnamese: thú có túiKorean: 유대류Turkish: keselilerUrdu: تھلی دار (جانور)Indonesian: mamalia berkantong - marsupial
Example Sentences
Kangaroos are marsupials.
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Koalas and opossums are also marsupials.
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Most marsupials live in Australia.
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Did you know that only female marsupials have pouches?
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Some marsupials can climb trees, like the sugar glider.
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People are often surprised to learn opossums are marsupials, not rodents.
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