Family Didelphidae (Noun)
Meaning
Opossums.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Didelphidae consists of over 100 species of opossums found in the Americas.
- Opossums belonging to the family Didelphidae are known for their prehensile tails and pointed snouts.
- The family Didelphidae is the only family in the order Didelphimorphia, which comprises all opossums.
- Researchers have identified several extinct species within the family Didelphidae through fossil records.
- The family Didelphidae is divided into several genera, including Didelphimorphia and Caluromys, which include various opossum species.