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Peramelidae

plural noun
Pera·​mel·​i·​dae | \ ˌperəˈmeləˌdē\

Definition of Peramelidae

: a family of marsupials consisting of the bandicoots

History and Etymology for Peramelidae

New Latin, from Perameles, type genus (from Greek pēra pouch, bag + Latin meles marten, badger) + -idae

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