These organisms are infected by the tapeworm D. robusta, and their milk contains the cathelicidin saha-CATH5, which kills MRSA.
These organisms are infected by the tapeworm D. robusta, and their milk contains the cathelicidin saha-CATH5, which kills MRSA. The strong jaws of this organism are similar to those of the hyena, an example of convergent evolution. These organisms are most closely related to quolls within the family Dasyuridae. Schwann cells from a single one of these organisms was found to be responsible for DFTD, a form of (*) transmissible cancer affecting these animals that localized to the neck and face. These organisms preferentially eat carrion, and are about the size of a dog. For 10 points, name these organisms, scientific name Sarcophilus harrisii, a carnivorous marsupial native to an island south of Australia.
These organisms are infected by the tapeworm D. robusta, and their milk contains the cathelicidin saha-CATH5, which kills MRSA.
Tasmanian devil [accept Sarcophilus harrisii before mention]