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Marsupials are mammals that give birth to relatively undeveloped young, which typically complete their development inside a pouch (marsupium) on the mother's abdomen.

Many, but not all, female marsupials possess a pouch. A key defining feature is the presence of epipubic bones, which project forward from the pelvis. marsupial

The name is derived from the Latin marsupium , meaning "pouch". Marsupials are mammals that give birth to relatively

Unlike placental mammals, marsupials have a short gestation period, giving birth to a tiny, embryonic newborn called a joey . but not all

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