Petaurista petaurista
Definition
Noun 1. A large flying squirrel species: Petaurista petaurista is the scientific name for a specific species of flying squirrel, commonly known as the Red Giant Flying Squirrel or the Common Giant Flying Squirrel. It is native to forests in South and Southeast Asia.
Usage
- The is noted for its ability to glide between trees using a membrane stretching from its wrists to its ankles.
- Researchers are studying the habitat range of .
Advanced Usage
- In zoological and taxonomic contexts, the binomial name is used to precisely identify this species within the genus .
Variants and Related Words
- Red Giant Flying Squirrel: The common name for .
- Common Giant Flying Squirrel: Another common name for this species.
- Petaurista (noun): The genus to which this species belongs, comprising various other giant flying squirrels.
Synonyms
- Red Giant Flying Squirrel
- Common Giant Flying Squirrel
Related Terms
- Sciuridae (noun): The biological family that includes all squirrels, encompassing .
- Gliding membrane (noun): The patagium, a key anatomical feature that enables the to glide.
Noun
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East Indian flying squirrel
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