They are divided into 4 groups:
* Caluromyinae
* Glironiina
* Hyladelphinae
* Didelphinae
They have long snouts and a narrow braincase.
Their incisors are small
They are plantigrades (flat foot)
They have prehensile tail
Their stomach is simple
They play dead
Caluromyinae
Hyladelphinae
Glironiina
Didelphinae
Plantigrade - Animals that walk on the sole of the feet