Hypsiprymnodon (Noun)
Meaning
Musk kangaroos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Musk kangaroos, specifically genus Hypsiprymnodon, exhibit exceptional climbing abilities and tree-dwelling habits in tropical regions of northern Australia and New Guinea.
- A member of the family Macropodidae, Hypsiprymnodon is recognized by the notable large cheek teeth.
- Characteristics and genetics separate the single known species, Hypsiprymnodon moschatus, the musk rat-kangaroo or long-nosed rat-kangaroo, in scientific study and observations.
- Like related animals of Macropodidae family, genus Hypsiprymnodon presents distinguishing nocturnal foraging traits.
- At higher risk from declining tropical forest and mangrove ecosystem degradation is one endemic known specimen classified within the species group, specifically under the distinct rat-kangaroo named genus Hypsiprymnodon moschatus