Dermoptera
Definition
- Noun:
- Flying lemurs: "Dermoptera" is the scientific order name for a group of mammals commonly known as flying lemurs or colugos. These animals are not true lemurs and do not truly fly; they glide using a large membrane of skin.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Dermoptera are fascinating gliding mammals found in Southeast Asia.
- Scientists study the anatomy of Dermoptera to understand the evolution of gliding.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used strictly as the formal, capitalized name for the biological order.
- The order Dermoptera contains only two extant species.
Variants and Related Words
- Colugo (n): The common name for an animal in the order Dermoptera.
- The colugo is a master of gliding through the forest canopy.
- Galeopterus (n): The genus name for the Sunda flying lemur, a member of Dermoptera.
- Cynocephalus (n): The genus name for the Philippine flying lemur, a member of Dermoptera.
Synonyms
- Flying lemurs: The common English name for members of this order.
- Colugos: Another common English name.
Related Phrases
- Gliding membrane: A key physical feature of the Dermoptera.
- The Dermoptera's gliding membrane stretches from its neck to the tips of its digits and tail.
Noun
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flying lemurs
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