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Phalanger

Any marsupial belonging to Phalangista, Cuscus, Petaurus, and other genera of the family Phalangistidae. They are arboreal, and the species of Petaurus are furnished with lateral parachutes. See Flying phalanger, under Flying.

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Flying squirrel 76% connected

One of a group of squirrels, of the genera Pteromus and Sciuropterus, having parachute-like folds of skin extending from the fore to the hind legs, w…

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Koala 76% connected

A tailless marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus), found in Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her neck. Called also Australian bear,…

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Marsupial 76% connected

Having a pouch for carrying the immature young; of or pertaining to the Marsupialia.

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Opossum 92% connected

Any American marsupial of the genera Didelphys and Chironectes. The common species of the United States is Didelphys Virginiana.

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Possum 92% connected

An opossum.

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