What is another word for myrmecobius?
Pronunciation: [mˌɪəmɪkˈə͡ʊbɪəs] (IPA) 
Myrmecobius is a scientific name given to the numbats, a termite-eating marsupial found in Western Australia. There are few synonyms for this name, and more often than not, the common name "numbat" is used instead. The word myrmecobius translates to "ant cow," which highlights the animal's diet of termites. Other synonyms that can be used in lieu of myrmecobius might include "termite hunter" or "ant eater," both of which accurately describe the numbat's foraging habits. Additionally, the numbat can also be referred to scientifically by its full name, Myrmecobius fasciatus. Despite its uncommon name, the numbat is an important species to protect due to its vulnerable conservation status.
