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opossum

marsupial, Didelphidae family

Also known as: Didelphidae, possum

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marsupial classification

In marsupial: Classification
Family Didelphidae (American opossums)70 or more species in 12 genera. Order Paucituberculata (shrew, or rat, opossums)5 species in 1 family.Family Caenolestidae5 species in 3 genera.
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