Notoryctemorphia
marsupial order
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The order Notoryctemorphia contains only the marsupial moles, genus Notoryctes. These small marsupials, found in the sandy deserts of Australia, are remarkably similar in appearance and behavior to true moles. They possess leathery snouts and tails, with poorly developed eyes hidden by silky fur. Marsupial moles are known for their intense bursts of activity followed by sudden sleep. They burrow just below the surface, hunting for insects and earthworms, and do not leave tunnels behind them as they feed.123
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