Family Macropodidae (Noun)
Meaning
Kangaroos; wallabies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Kangaroos and wallabies are both part of the family Macropodidae, a group of marsupials native to Australia.
- The family Macropodidae consists of about 70 species of kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, and related animals.
- Some members of the family Macropodidae are herbivores and can be found in grasslands, open forests, and arid deserts.
- Wallabies and smaller macropods within the family Macropodidae tend to be more sedentary and less migratory.
- Many animals in the family Macropodidae, such as kangaroos and wallabies, have distinctive pouches that nurture their young.