Marsupial Mouse (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous small sharp-nosed insectivorous marsupials superficially resembling mice or rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dunnart is a type of marsupial mouse native to the deserts of western Australia.
- Marsupial mice are often found in dry and arid regions where they hunt for insects at night.
- Researchers have been studying the unique characteristics of the marsupial mouse to better understand its adaptations.
- The broad-toothed marsupial mouse is listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss and predation.
- In the Australian outback, marsupial mice play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.