indris

Thân thiện

A family of indris rests on a tree branch in the forest.

Definition

Noun 1. A large, arboreal lemur native to Madagascar: Indris refers to a specific species of primate (Indri indri) known for being the largest living lemur. It is characterized by its almost tailless body, dense, silky fur with distinctive black, white, and fawn/brown patches, and its loud, distinctive calls.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The haunting song of the indris can be heard for miles through the rainforest.
  • We were fortunate to observe a family of indris feeding on leaves in the canopy.
  • Conservation efforts are critical for the survival of the indris.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Context: The term is used in zoology, primatology, and conservation biology. It is often capitalized when referring to the genus (), which contains this single species.
  • The genus Indri is monotypic, containing only I. indri.

Variants and Related Words

• Indri: This is the singular form and the root of the word. "Indris" is often used as both the singular and plural form in common usage, though "indris" or "indri" can serve as the plural.
• Babakoto: A local Malagasy name for the indri, often used in ethnozoological contexts.

Synonyms

• Indri indri (scientific binomial name)
• Babakoto (regional name)

Notes on Meaning

The word indris refers exclusively to this single, specific primate species. It is not a general term for lemurs. Its most defining features in description are its large size, very short tail, tricolored silky fur, and its iconic vocalizations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indri
• Indri indri
• Indri brevicaudatus