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Macropus rufus is the scientific name for the red kangaroo, the largest living marsupial. Found primarily in Australia, this species is known for its distinctive reddish-brown fur and powerful hind legs, which allow it to cover large distances efficiently. The name "Macropus" translates to "big foot," reflecting its notable physical adaptations for hopping.
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What is the birth name of Rufus Sewell?
Rufus Sewell's birth name is Rufus Frederick Sewell.
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When was Rufus Bullock born?
Rufus was born on December 19, 1942.
When did Rufus Palmer die?
Rufus Palmer died in 1873.
What is a good title of kangaroo?
A Macropus Rufus
What is the scentific name for a kangaroo?
There are four species of kangaroo, each with its own scientific name. These are: * Macropus rufus * Macropus giganteus * Macropus fuliginosus * Macropus antilopinus
What is the genus and species of a kangaroo?
Kangaroos belong to the genus macropus. There are several different species of kangaroo. The most common is the red kangaroo, which is part of the species Rufus.
How did the red kangaroos get their scientific name?
The scientific name of the red kangaroo is Macropus rufus."Macropus" means big-footed, for the kangaroos' long hind feet, and "rufus" means red, for its reddish brown fur.
What is the species of a red kangaroo?
The species name of the red kangaroo is Macropus Rufus.
What species does the red kangaroo belong to?
The species name of the Red kangaroo is Macropus Rufus.
What are the common and scientific names for the Red Kangaroo?
The common name is simply "red kangaroo", although it is sometimes colloquially referred to as a "big red". Its scientific name is "Macropus rufus": "Macropus" means 'big-footed' and "rufus" means 'red'.
What is the scientific classification of the red kangaroo?
The scientific classification of the red kangaroo is as follows:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaInfraclass: MarsupialiaOrder: DiprodontiaSuborder: MacropodiformesFamily: MacropodidaeSubfamily: MacropodinaeGenus: MacropusSpecies: Macropus Rufus
Seven levels of classification of the red kangaroo?
Domain: EukaryaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: DiprotodontiaFamily: MacropodidaeGenus: MacropusSpecies: Macropus Rufus
Name the largest marsupia?
The largest *marsupial* is the Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus), commonly up to 1.5 metres tall.
Where did red kangaroos come from?
All kangaroos are called "macropods", a word derived from the Latin word, Macropus, meaning "Long-footed".Rufus is the Latin for "red". Red kangaroos have a reddish-brown tinge to their coats, quite different to the Grey kangaroos.
What is a scientific name of a brown kangaroo?
There are over 60 species of kangaroo, ranging from the largest, the Red Kangaroo - Macropus rufus - to the tiny musky rat kangaroo - Hypsiprymnodon moschatus.There are dozens of species of wallabies in between. Wallaby names range from the same genus as the larger kangaroos (Macropus) whilst others are in related genera such as Dendrolagus, Petrogale, Onychogalea, Lagorchestes and Lagostrophus.Some of the various species' scientific names are:Eastern Grey Kangaroo - Macropus giganteusYellow footed rock wallaby - Petrogale xanthopus xanthopusWallaroo - Macropus robustusWestern Grey Kangaroo - Macropus fuliginosusKangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, potoroos, pademelons, quokkas and rat-kangaroos come from the Supercohort Marsupialia in the Class Mammalia.
