If you are writing for a general audience (even an general academic audience) you should avoid using in-group jargon without explanations. Overloading your audience with words they do not understand will not help you achieve your purpose.
Genus. Myrmecobius. The numbat is a small carnivorous marsupial from Australia, and the only member of the family Myrmecobiidae. It is a specialised termite-eater and is easily recognised by its slender, graceful body and short, stiff hair which is reddish-brown with black and white stripes across its back and rump.
This numb patch may be small or encompass many parts of the body such as an arm, hand, finger, face, mouth, lips, tongue, leg, foot, or toe, or all of them. While numbness and tingling can occur anywhere on the body, itâs most common on the hands, feet, arms, and legs. Numbness and tingling can also be accompanied by pins and needles and burning skin sensations. The affected area(s) may remain constant, or they may change and randomly appear anywhere and anytime.