metatherian Zoology

metatherian Zoology
metatherian Zoology [ˌmɛtə'θɪərɪən]
noun a mammal of the group Metatheria, which comprises the marsupials. Compare with eutherian.
adjective relating to metatherians.
Origin
from mod. L. Metatheria, from meta- + Gk thēria, plural of thērion 'wild animal'.

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