notoryctes

/nɒtɔːriːkˈtiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of burrowing marsupial found in Australia

“The team of researchers observed a notoryctes in its natural habitat.”

2. noun

a genus of marsupials, including the notoryctid termite-eating marsupial

“The scientist studied the notoryctes of the Australian outback.”

Synonyms

  • burrowing mammal
  • marsupial

Antonyms

  • arboreal
  • surface-dwelling animal