Southern marsupial mole
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The southern marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops), also known as the itjaritjari (pronounced [ˈɪɟɐrɪɟɐrɪ]) or itjari-itjari,[3][4] is a mole-like marsupial found in the western central deserts of Australia. It is extremely adapted to a burrowing way of life. It has large, shovel-like forepaws and silky fur, which helps it move easily. It also lacks complete eyes as it has little need for them. It feeds on earthworms and larvae.[5]
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Southern marsupial mole[1] | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Infraclass: | Marsupialia |
Order: | Notoryctemorphia |
Family: | Notoryctidae |
Genus: | Notoryctes |
Species: | N. typhlops |
Binomial name | |
Notoryctes typhlops Stirling, 1889. | |
Southern marsupial mole range |
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