Metatherian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Metatherian is an adjective meaning (zoology) Belonging or pertaining to the infraclass Metatheria of marsupials.
Meaning
(zoology) Belonging or pertaining to the infraclass Metatheria of marsupials.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A member of the infraclass Metatheria.
Example Sentences
The pouched metatherians, the progenitors of marsupials, used to be common all over North America.
Word Forms
- metatherians
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metatherial, prototherial, eutherian, myrmicine, megafaunal, placental.
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