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.
Interesting Facts About Wombat. 1  Wombat is a strange looking animal native to Southeastern Australia. They live in open grasslands or mountainous areas. There are three species of wombats in total â bare-nosed wombat and two hairy-nosed wombats. 2  Wombats grow between 30 inches and 45 inches and weigh up to 36 kg.