Definition

Noun: * A slow-moving, tailless, tree-dwelling (arboreal) marsupial native to Australia. It has thick grey fur on its body and ears and subsists almost entirely on a diet of eucalyptus leaves and bark.

Usage

• The Phascolarctos cinereus is an iconic Australian animal, though it is more commonly known by its other name.
• Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of Phascolarctos cinereus.

Advanced Usage

• The scientific name Phascolarctos cinereus is used in formal, academic, and zoological contexts to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other marsupials.

Variants and Related Words

• Koala (n): The common name for .
• Koala bear (n, informal): A colloquial term, though it is not a true bear.
• Marsupial (n): The broader biological classification for mammals like the that carry their young in a pouch.

Synonyms

• Koala
• Native bear (Australian, informal)

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning, referring exclusively to the Australian marsupial species. It does not have other general definitions.

Noun

1. sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark