Entomophaga (INSECT-EATING MARSUPIALS)

Group of Polyprotodont i a, including the Opo ums and Bandicoots. The former are American, are climbers (hence Scans or i a ), have the inner toe of the hind foot opposable (hence Pedimana ), have prehensile tails, and constitute the family Didelphide. The Bandicoots are Australian, insectivorous forms, with pointed snouts, with hind legs developed for jumping (hence Salt at or i a ), and constitute the family Per am elide. They mimic the Insec IMG:content-1328.jpg:[merged small][graphic][merged small][subsumed]