nycticebus
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of primates in the family Lorisidae: Nycticebus is the scientific genus name for a group of nocturnal, slow-moving primates commonly known as slow lorises.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The researcher studied the behavior of Nycticebus in its natural habitat.
- Several species, like the Javan slow loris, belong to the genus Nycticebus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The word is used almost exclusively in scientific and zoological writing to classify these specific animals.
- The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of the new loris species within Nycticebus.
Variants and Related Words
- Nycticebus coucang (n): The scientific name for the greater slow loris, a species within the genus.
- Nycticebus pygmaeus (n): The scientific name for the pygmy slow loris.
- Lorisidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
- Slow loris (n): The common name for primates of the genus .
Synonyms
- Slow loris (common name)
- Nocturnal primate (descriptive term)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific genus name. It is not used in everyday conversation but is standard in academic and conservation contexts.
Noun
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a genus of Lorisidae
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