Phalangeridae

plural noun

Phal·​an·​ger·​i·​dae

ˌfalənˈjerəˌdē

: a family of marsupial mammals (suborder Diprotodontia) consisting of the phalangers, the flying phalangers, the koala, and related forms

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Phalanger, type genus + -idae

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