daubentonia madagascariensis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A nocturnal primate species: Daubentonia madagascariensis is the scientific name for the aye-aye, a rare, nocturnal lemur native to Madagascar.
    • A mammal with distinctive physical features: It is characterized by its long, thin, bony middle fingers, large incisor teeth that grow continuously (similar to rodents), large ears, and bushy tail.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Daubentonia madagascariensis uses its elongated finger to tap on trees and extract insect larvae.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Daubentonia madagascariensis in its native habitat.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic or scientific contexts: The binomial name is used in formal biological, zoological, and conservation literature to precisely identify the species.
    • The study focused on the unique foraging behavior of Daubentonia madagascariensis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aye-aye (n): The common name for .
    • The aye-aye is one of the world's most unusual primates.
  • Daubentoniidae (n): The biological family name to which the aye-aye belongs; it is the only living species in this family.
    • The family Daubentoniidae contains only Daubentonia madagascariensis.
Synonyms
  • Aye-aye: The standard English common name.
  • Madagascar aye-aye: A more descriptive common name specifying its origin.
Related Phrases
  • Nocturnal lemur: A descriptive phrase highlighting its activity pattern and primate group.
    • The Daubentonia madagascariensis is a nocturnal lemur with a highly specialized diet.
Noun
  1. nocturnal lemur with long bony fingers and rodent-like incisor teeth closely related to the lemurs

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