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metatherian

UK
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪəriən/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪriən/

Translations

metatheriannoun
metatherians
pl
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪəriən/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪriən/
métathérienBiologie ; membre de l’infraclasse des métathériens.
The kangaroo is a well-known metatherian native to Australia.
Le kangourou est un métathérien bien connu originaire d’Australie.
Synonyms
marsupial
marsupial mammal
metatherian mammal
metatherianadjective
more metatherian
Comp.
most metatherian
Super.
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪəriən/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪriən/
métathérienBiologie; au féminin : « métathérienne ».
The metatherian species are known for their unique reproductive process involving a pouch.
Les espèces métathériennes sont connues pour leur mode de reproduction unique impliquant une poche.
Synonyms
marsupial
marsupialian
pouched
pouched mammal

Definitions

metatheriannoun
A member of the infraclass Metatheria, which includes all marsupials and their extinct relatives.
The kangaroo is a well-known metatherian native to Australia.
metatherianadjective
Relating to or characteristic of marsupials, a group of mammals that includes kangaroos, koalas, and opossums, which typically carry and nurse their young in a pouch.
The metatherian species are known for their unique reproductive process involving a pouch.
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