Nycticebus pygmaeus
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small, nocturnal primate: Nycticebus pygmaeus is the scientific name for the pygmy slow loris, a small, stocky, nocturnal primate native to the forests of southeastern Asia.
Usage
- The is distinguished from other slow loris species by its smaller size.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of .
Advanced Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, and conservation contexts. In general English, the common name "pygmy slow loris" is preferred.
- In taxonomic classification, is the genus and is the species name. The full binomial name is always italicized.
Variants and Related Words
- Pygmy slow loris (n): The common English name for .
- Slow loris (n): The common name for primates of the genus .
- Primate (n): The order of mammals that includes lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans.
Synonyms
- Pygmy slow loris
Different Meanings
- This term has only one specific meaning: it refers to a particular species of primate. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
Noun
- stocky lemur of southeastern Asia