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Phalangeridae

plural noun
Phal·​an·​ger·​i·​dae | \ ˌfalənˈjerəˌdē\

Definition of Phalangeridae

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

History and Etymology for Phalangeridae

New Latin, from Phalanger, type genus + -idae

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