Myrmecobius fasciatus (Dasyuromorphia: Myrmecobiidae)
dc.contributor.author | Cooper, Christine | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T13:09:56Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T13:09:56Z | |
dc.date.created | 2011-12-22T07:22:40Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Cooper, Christine Elizabeth. 2011. Myrmecobius fasciatus (Dasyuromorphia: Myrmecobiidae). Mammalian Species. 43 (881): pp. 129-140. | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29052 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1644/881.1 | |
dc.description.abstract |
Myrmecobius fasciatus Waterhouse, 1836, is a small to medium-sized dasyuromorph marsupial known as the numbat. M. fasciatus is unusual among marsupials in that it is diurnal and feeds exclusively on termites, and it has a number of characteristic adaptations associated with this specialized niche. M. fasciatus has at least 8 postcanine teeth in the lower jaw; the dentition is variable between individuals and even between the 2 sides of the jaw of the same individual. Although widespread throughout southern Australia at the time of European settlement, M. fasciatus is currently restricted to 2 naturally occurring populations in the southwestern portion of Western Australia, and some additional populations within its historic range resulting from successful reintroductions. It is currently listed as ‘‘Endangered.’’ | |
dc.language | en | |
dc.title | Myrmecobius fasciatus (Dasyuromorphia: Myrmecobiidae) | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
curtin.department | Department of Environment and Agriculture | |
curtin.accessStatus | Fulltext not available |