cynocephalus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of mammals: Cynocephalus is the genus name for the colugos, also known as flying lemurs. It is the type genus of the family Cynocephalidae.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scientific name for the Philippine flying lemur is Cynocephalus volans.
- Cynocephalus is a genus of gliding mammals found in Southeast Asia.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The name is used in the binomial nomenclature system to classify a specific genus of colugos.
- The genus Cynocephalus is distinguished from the genus Galeopterus by certain skeletal features.
Variants and Related Words
- Cynocephalidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
- Cynocephalidae includes the two extant genera of colugos.
- Colugo (n): The common name for the mammals in the genera and .
- The colugo is a skilled glider but not a true flyer.
Synonyms
- Flying lemur (n): A common name for animals in the genus , though they are not true lemurs.
- Despite its name, the flying lemur is not closely related to true lemurs.
Noun
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type genus of the family Cynocephalidae
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