marsupian

Meanings

• noun

  A mammal that carries its young in a pouch.

  - "Kangaroos and opossums are examples of marsupians."
  - "Marsupials have a pouch where their young develop before they are fully formed."

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Rhymes

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marpian , harpian , carpians

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Variants

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marsupia , marsupium

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Etymology

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From the Latin word ‘marsupium’, meaning a pouch.

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Trivia

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1. Marsupials are the only mammals that have a pouch.

2. The pouch of a marsupial is not a bladder; it is a modified abdominal muscle.

3. Marsupials are the most diverse order of mammals, with over 300 species.

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Related Concepts

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1. pouched mammals: Marsupials are a group of mammals that carry their young in a pouch. They are also known as pouched mammals.

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Culture

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Marsupials have been a significant part of the Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. They have been depicted in Aboriginal art, and some species have spiritual and totemic significance.

How to Memorize "marsupian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a kangaroo carrying its young in its pouch. Visualize the pouch opening and the young one peeking out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word marsupial with a kangaroo or an opossum, as they are common examples of marsupials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word marsupial by associating it with the word pouch-ial.

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