Dasyurid

/dæˈsɪʊrɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of the family Dasyuridae, small to medium carnivorous marsupials found primarily in Australia.

Etymology

From Dasyuridae (family name) + '-id' (member of a group). The '-id' suffix denotes membership in a scientific family or group.

Kelly Says

Dasyurids include some of the world's most endangered marsupials—the numbat and Tasmanian devil have populations so small that every individual animal matters for survival!

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