Summary ²

The southern marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops) 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. also lacks complete eyes as it has little need for them. It feeds on earthworms and larvae.

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) Biodiversity Heritage Library, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/61021753@N02/6008904998
2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notoryctes_typhlops

Mais informações

• BioDiversity4All taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• ASM Mammal Diversity Database
• Atlas of Living Australia
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Mammal Working Group
• VertNet

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