Phalangeridae (Noun)
Meaning
Phalangers; koalas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Phalangeridae family primarily consists of possums and includes close relatives of the koala, though koalas are part of a different family altogether.
- Phalangeridae is a diverse group of marsupials commonly known as brushtail or cuscus possums and are related to nearby island species and even the koala.
- Although not as popular as koalas, Phalangeridae species such as the spotted cuscus, play significant ecological roles in their native habitats.
- In comparison to the solitary nature of koalas, many species within the Phalangeridae family exhibit somewhat social behavior, which can range among species.
- Koalas have been extensively studied but research on diet and foraging behavior in the Phalangeridae family has also increased environmental awareness and conservation.