Genus Petaurista (Noun)
Meaning
Very large Asiatic flying squirrels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Petaurista includes some of the largest and most colorful flying squirrels in Asia and northern Europe.
- Species in the genus Petaurista have extremely large and long ears that are thought to serve multiple functions.
- The Indian giant flying squirrel is part of the genus Petaurista and is known to leap over 100 meters without a break.
- Flying squirrels within the genus Petaurista are recognized for their exceptional gliding capabilities.
- The Bhutan giant flying squirrel species within the genus Petaurista primarily dwells in subtropical montane forests across parts of Asia.