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Monodelphis Dimidiata
''Monodelphis'' is a genus of marsupials in the family Didelphidae, commonly referred to as short-tailed opossums. They are found throughout South America. , the most recently described species is ''M. vossi''. Species * Sepia short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis adusta'' (Thomas 1897) Cabrera & Yepes 1940) * Northern three-striped opossum (''Monodelphis americana'' (Müller 1776) Pohle 1927) * Arlindo's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis arlindoi'' Pavan, Rossi & Schneider 2012) * Northern red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis brevicaudata'' (Erxleben 1777) Thomas 1920c) * Yellow-sided opossum (''Monodelphis dimidiata'' (Wagner 1847) Thomas 1924c) * Gray short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis domestica'' (Wagner 1842) Pohle 1927) * Emilia's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis emiliae'' (Thomas 1912) Thomas 1920c) * Gardner's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis gardneri'' Solari et al. 2012) * Amazonian red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis glirina'' (Wagner 1842)) * Handley's short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gray Short-tailed Opossum
The gray short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis domestica'') is a small South American member of the family Didelphidae. Unlike most other marsupials, the gray short-tailed opossum does not have a true pouch. The scientific name ''Monodelphis'' is derived from Greek and means "single womb" (referring to the lack of a pouch) and the Latin word ''domestica'' which means "domestic" (chosen because of the species' habit of entering human dwellings). It was the first marsupial to have its genome sequenced. The gray short-tailed opossum is used as a research model in science, and is also frequently found in the exotic pet trade. It is also known as the Brazilian opossum, rainforest opossum and in a research setting the laboratory opossum. Description Gray short-tailed opossums are relatively small animals, with a superficial resemblance to voles. In the wild they have head-body length of and weigh ; males are larger than females. However, individuals kept in captivity are typically mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazonian Red-sided Opossum
The Amazonian red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis glirina'') is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae, formerly viewed as part of '' M. brevicaudata''. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru, where it inhabits the Amazon rainforest. It is omnivorous, nocturnal Nocturnality is a ethology, behavior in some non-human animals characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal", versus diurnality, diurnal meaning the opposite. Nocturnal creatur ..., and primarily nonarboreal. References * Short-tailed opossums Fauna of the Amazon Marsupials of Bolivia Marsupials of Brazil Marsupials of Peru Mammals described in 1842 Taxa named by Johann Andreas Wagner {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Rosa Short-tailed Opossum
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Christmas elves are said to make the gifts in Santa's workshop, while flying reindeer pull his sleigh through the air. The popular conception of Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding the 4th-century Christian bishop Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nicholas became renowned for his reported generosity and secret gift-giving. The image of Santa Claus shares similarities with the English figure of Father Christmas, and they are both now popularly regarded as the same person. Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat trimmed with white fur, a black lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
