Didelphis is a genus of New World marsupials. The six species in the genus Didelphis, commonly known as Large American opossums, are members of the opossum order, Didelphimorphia.
Human interaction
Due to frequent interaction between human populations, Didelphis have potential risks and benefits. Disease is commonly carried amongst the species which poses threats to humans, pets, and livestock who come in contact with didelphis. A study argues otherwise however as in various regions of Brazil Didelphis marsupialis is commonly consumed for protein and it's medicinal benefits used to treat disease. ==Phylogeny==
Phylogeny
Cladogram of living large American opossums, the genus Didelphis: }} Species ==References==