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metatheria
 

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Noun metatheria has 1 sense
  1. Metatheria, subclass Metatheria - pouched animals
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of Mammalia, class Mammalia
    --1 has members: Marsupialia, order Marsupialia

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Metatheria

Description:

Metatheria refers to a group of mammals commonly known as marsupials, characterized by giving birth to relatively undeveloped live young who complete their development in an external pouch.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A taxonomic order within the class Mammalia, including kangaroos, koalas, opossums, and other marsupials.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

  1. The metatheria is a diverse group of mammals found primarily in Australia and the Americas.
  2. Kangaroos and opossums are prime examples of metatheria.

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