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onychogalea

 

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Noun onychogalea has 1 sense
  1. Onychogalea, genus Onychogalea - a genus of Macropodidae
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Macropodidae, family Macropodidae
    --1 has members: nail-tailed wallaby, nail-tailed kangaroo

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Onychogalea


Definition:

Onychogalea is a genus of small marsupials native to Australia. They belong to the family Macropodidae, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, and pademelons.

Senses:

  1. Common Sense: Onychogalea refers to any species within the genus that is commonly known as nail-tailed wallabies.
  2. Local Sense: In specific Australian regions, onychogalea can also be used to mention one particular species, such as Onychogalea lunata, which is commonly known as the crescent nail-tailed wallaby.

Usage:

In general, onychogalea refers to a group of small marsupials characterized by their unique nail-like tail tip, which distinguishes them from other macropods.

Sample sentences:

  1. The nail-tailed wallabies (onychogalea) are remarkable for their specialized tailed appendage.
  2. I spotted an onychogalea while hiking through the Australian outback.
  3. You can find more information about onychogaleas on Wikipedia.

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