Potoroinae (Noun)
Meaning
Rat kangaroos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Potoroinae is a subfamily of marsupials that includes the rat-kangaroos and their extinct relatives.
- Rat-kangaroos belong to the subfamily Potoroinae and are part of the larger family Potoroidae.
- Some members of the Potoroinae subfamily have become extinct, while others still inhabit parts of Australia.
- Researchers study the behavior and habitat of the Potoroinae subfamily to understand their unique adaptations.
- Several species within the Potoroinae subfamily have distinctive characteristics, such as their robust bodies and short ears.