phascolarctos cinereus

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phascolarctos cinereus

A koala, or phascolarctos cinereus, clings to a eucalyptus tree branch.

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.

phascolarctos cinereus

A koala, or phascolarctos cinereus, clings to a eucalyptus tree branch.

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

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