Marsupium (Noun)
Meaning
An external abdominal pouch in most marsupials where newborn offspring are suckled.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The female kangaroo carefully placed her newborn joey into her marsupium, where it would continue to develop and nurse.
- The marsupium of the opossum is hairless and provides a safe haven for her young to grow and suckle.
- After giving birth, the wallaby gently guided her underdeveloped offspring into the safety of her marsupium.
- The marsupium of the wombat is particularly well-developed, allowing her young to nurse and grow for several months.
- The female Tasmanian devil's marsupium is lined with hair and provides a warm, nourishing environment for her young to develop.