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Genus Phascolarctos

Description:

The genus Phascolarctos is a taxonomic classification that includes two species: the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) and the extinct species Phascolarctos stirtoni. These arboreal marsupials are native to Australia.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
   • Refers to a group of animals within the family Phascolarctidae.
   • Example: The genus Phascolarctos consists of two species.
2. Koala:
   • Refers to the species Phascolarctos cinereus.
   • Example: The genus Phascolarctos includes the iconic Australian animal, the koala.
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3. Phascolarctos stirtoni:
   • Refers to an extinct species of genus Phascolarctos.
   • Example: Fossil remains of Phascolarctos stirtoni have provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of the koala.
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