Marsupial Rat (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous small sharp-nosed insectivorous marsupials superficially resembling mice or rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The marsupial rat scurried through the underbrush, its large ears perked up to detect any signs of danger.
- Scientists have been studying the unique characteristics of the marsupial rat to learn more about its evolution and behavior.
- In the wild, the marsupial rat can be found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to forests to grasslands.
- Despite its name, the marsupial rat is not closely related to true rats or mice, but rather is a distinct group of marsupials.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the marsupial rat, whose populations are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.