petrodrome (petrodrom)

An insectivorous mammal of the genus Pet rod rom us, P. tetradac tylus, of Mozambique. Pet rod rom us (pet-rod'rō-mus), n. [NL. (W.Peters, 1846), IMG:content-2802.png:[graphic] IMG:content-2803.png:[merged small][merged small][merged small][graphic] Yellow-footed Rock-kangaroo ( Petrogale xanthopus). and the yellow-footed rock-kangaroo, P. xanthopus, are examples. These kangaroos are fitted for living among rocks, where they display great agility. The hind limbs are le disproportionate than in other kangaroos, and the tail is used le in supporting the body or in leaping. 2. [l. c.] An animal of this genus. petrogeny (pet-roj'e-ni), n. [ Gr. πέτρα , rock, πέτρος, a stone, + -γένεια,