Subfamily Potoroinae (Noun)
Meaning
Rat kangaroos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subfamily Potoroinae comprises several species of rat kangaroos that can be found in Australia and New Guinea.
- Rat kangaroos belong to the subfamily Potoroinae, which is characterized by their primitive features and unique adaptations.
- Researchers have been studying the subfamily Potoroinae to learn more about the evolutionary history of rat kangaroos.
- The subfamily Potoroinae includes various genera, such as Potorous and Bettongia, which are commonly referred to as rat kangaroos.
- The conservation status of the subfamily Potoroinae is a major concern due to habitat loss and fragmentation affecting rat kangaroo populations.