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Полный список видов ископаемых коал, упомянутых в этой главе, включает Invictokoala monticola, Koobor notabilis, Koobor jimbarratti, Litokoala garyjohnstoni, Litokoala dicksmithii, Litokoala kutjamarpensis, Nimiokoala greystanesi, Phascolarctos stirtoni и Priscakoala lucyturnbulli.
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