What is another word for metatheria?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəθˈi͡əɹɪə] (IPA) 
Metatheria, also known as marsupials, are a diverse group of mammals that raise their young in pouches on their stomachs. There are many synonyms for metatheria, including marsupionta, marsupiontics, didelphia, marsupialia, marsupialiformes, and pouched mammals. These synonyms reflect different aspects of the marsupial's biology, its evolutionary history, and its geographical distribution. For example, didelphia comes from the fact that all marsupials have two uteri, while marsupialiformes emphasizes their similarity to extinct marsupial relatives. Whether one uses the term metatheria or one of its synonyms, it is clear that marsupials are a fascinating and important group of mammals that have evolved unique ways of raising and caring for their offspring.
