noun
- plural of marsupium; pouches or pouch-like structures, especially the abdominal pouches of marsupials
Usage: biological/anatomical term
Examples
- The kangaroo’s joey developed safely within one of the marsupia.
- Researchers studied the marsupia of various marsupial species.
- The marsupia provide protection for the underdeveloped young.
- Different marsupials have marsupia of varying sizes and shapes.
- The marsupia are lined with soft fur to keep the babies warm.