avahi

Thân thiện

The avahi rests on a tree branch in the forest.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of Indriidae: Avahi is the scientific name for a genus of primates within the family Indriidae. These animals are commonly known as woolly lemurs and are native to Madagascar.

Usage

Avahi is used exclusively as a proper noun in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of lemurs. - The genus Avahi contains several species of nocturnal, leaf-eating lemurs. - Researchers are studying the habitat of Avahi to aid conservation efforts.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name is always italicized in scientific writing to denote it as a genus.
  • The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of Avahi within the family Indriidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Woolly lemur (n): The common name for any species within the genus .
  • The eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger) is one well-known species.
• Indriidae (n): The biological family that includes the genera , , and (sifakas).

Synonyms

• Woolly lemur (common name)

Notes

This term has no idioms, phrasal verbs, or significant variations in meaning outside its specific zoological use. It functions solely as a taxonomic label.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Indriidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Avahi
• genus Avahi