The size of the largest marsupial and why it matters

S. Wroe; M. Crowther; Joe Dortch; J. Chong

doi:10.1098/rsbl.2003.0095

The size of the largest marsupial and why it matters

S. Wroe, M. Crowther, Joe Dortch, J. Chong

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Abstract

We show that at 2786 kg, the largest known marsupial, Diprotodon optatum, was much larger than has previously been suggested. Our results contradict the conclusion that the maximum attainable body mass of an Australian marsupial has been constrained by low productivity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S34-S36
Journal	Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Volume	Suppl. 3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2003.0095
Publication status	Published - 2004

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