Phascolomidae

Japanese: Phascolomidae
Phascolomidae

...A burrowing marsupial with teeth similar to those of rodents. A general term for mammals belonging to the marsupial order Wombatidae, which includes three species: the lesser wombat Vombatus ursinus , the southern hairy-nosed wombat Lasiorhinus latifrons , and the northern hairy-nosed wombat L. krefftii . They are found in southeastern Australia and Tasmania. They are 70-120cm long and have a vestigial tail. Their stocky bodies, short, sturdy limbs, and powerful claws are well suited to digging holes. ...

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Phascolomidae" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…齧歯(げつし)類に似た歯をもつ穴居性の有袋類。有袋目ウォンバット科Vombatidaeに属する哺乳類の総称で,ヒメウォンバットVombatus ursinus,ミナミケバナウォンバットLasiorhinus latifrons,キタケバナウォンバットL.krefftiiの3種がある。オーストラリア南東部とタスマニア島に分布する。体長70~120cmで尾は痕跡的。ずんぐりとした体,短くがんじょうな四肢,強力なかぎづめは穴掘りに適する。…

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