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The name is derived from the Latin marsupium , meaning "pouch".

Many, but not all, female marsupials possess a pouch. A key defining feature is the presence of epipubic bones, which project forward from the pelvis. marsupial

Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial The name is derived from the Latin marsupium

Marsupials are mammals that give birth to relatively undeveloped young, which typically complete their development inside a pouch (marsupium) on the mother's abdomen. meaning "pouch". Many

Marsupials generally have a lower basal metabolic rate compared to similarly sized placental mammals, and they lack brown adipose tissue for generating heat. 3. Evolutionary History and Distribution