Question

What is the scientific name of the numbat?

Answer 1

The scientific name of the numbat is Myrmecobius fasciatus. It is a small and endangered marsupial found in Western Australia. The numbat eats only termites and has a long, sticky tongue to capture them.

Answer 2

The scientific name of the numbat is "Myrmecobius fasciatus". The genus name "Myrmecobius" means "ant-eating" in Greek, while the species name "fasciatus" refers to the animal's striped coat. Hence, the scientific name "Myrmecobius fasciatus" literally means "ant-eating striped one".