What is another word for marsupium?
Pronunciation: [mɑːsˈuːpi͡əm] (IPA) 
Marsupium is a word that refers to the pouch found in most female marsupials and monotremes used to carry and nurse their young. Some synonym words for Marsupium are breeding pocket, pouch, purse, sac, bag, and hammock. In some species of marsupials, such as the kangaroos, the young ones are born very small and underdeveloped, almost as embryos, and complete their growth outside the womb in the marsupium. This special method of reproduction distinguishes marsupials from placental mammals. By having a marsupium to carry and nurture the young, marsupial mothers are better equipped to protect and develop their offspring in different environments.
