Dasyures

/ˈdæsɪjʊrz/ noun

Definition

Plural form: small to medium carnivorous marsupials from Australia and nearby regions.

Etymology

From dasyure + regular English plural '-s'. The singular dasyure becomes dasyures when referring to multiple animals.

Kelly Says

When biologists talk about 'dasyures,' they're referring to one of Australia's coolest evolutionary groups—marsupials that have thrived for millions of years with virtually no competition!

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