marsupial A mammal whose young are born while still embryos, and must crawl into its mother's external pouch (called the marsupium) to finish development. Most marsupials are Australasian, and include such varied types as the kangaroo, koala, wombat, tasmanian devil, bandicoot, and marsupial mole. The only marsupials to live outside Australasia are the opossums ans similar species found in the Americas. Related category • ZOOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |