Avahi laniger
Definition
Noun: 1. A nocturnal lemur species: Avahi laniger is the scientific name for a specific species of primate, commonly known as the Eastern Woolly Lemur. It is characterized by its thick, woolly grey-brown fur, a long tail, and its nocturnal (active at night) and arboreal (tree-dwelling) habits. It is native to the forests of eastern Madagascar.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Avahi laniger is a critically important seed disperser in its native Malagasy rainforest.
- Researchers are studying the population density of Avahi laniger in the protected reserve.
- Unlike many other lemurs, Avahi laniger is strictly nocturnal.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term is used precisely in scientific literature to distinguish this species from other members of the genus (woolly lemurs).
- The study compared the feeding ecology of Avahi laniger with that of Avahi peyrierasi.
Variants and Related Words
- Eastern Woolly Lemur (n): The common English name for .
- Woolly Lemur (n): The common name for any species within the genus , which includes .
- Indriidae (n): The biological family to which the woolly lemurs belong.
Synonyms
- Eastern Woolly Lemur (n): The direct common name synonym.
Noun
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nocturnal indris with thick grey-brown fur and a long tail
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