macropus giganteus

Thân thiện

A large macropus giganteus stands in a sunlit grassy clearing.

Definition

Noun 1. A very large greyish-brown Australian kangaroo: This term refers to a specific species of kangaroo native to Australia, known for its large size and greyish-brown coloration. It was once common in open, wooded habitats.

Usage Examples

• The is one of the largest marsupials.
• Conservation efforts are important as the population of has declined in some regions.
• We observed a group of grazing in the grassland.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: In formal or scientific contexts, is used as the binomial name (genus and species) for the Eastern Grey Kangaroo. It is always written in italics.
  • The study focused on the social behavior of Macropus giganteus.

Variants and Related Words

• Eastern Grey Kangaroo (n): The common name for .
  • The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is often seen in wildlife parks.
• Macropod (n): A member of the family Macropodidae, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, and related species.
  • Kangaroos and wallabies are both types of macropods.

Synonyms

• Eastern Grey Kangaroo: The standard common name.
• Great Grey Kangaroo: An older or alternative common name.

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have different general meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs, as it is a proper scientific name for a single species.

Học thuật

Noun

1. very large greyish-brown Australian kangaroo formerly abundant in open wooded areas

Từ đồng nghĩa

• giant kangaroo
• great grey kangaroo
• Macropus giganteus