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.
Numb feet are a common problem, characterised by a decrease or complete loss in sensation in the foot. Often, it is nothing to worry about and may be as simple as a slightly squashed nerve from sitting awkwardly. But in some cases, it can indicate a more serious underlying medical problem.