Nycticebus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Lorisidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Nycticebus genus comprises five species of lorises found in Southeast Asia, known for their distinctive round eyes and small size.
- In captivity, the care and breeding of Nycticebus lorises pose unique challenges due to their specific dietary needs.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Nycticebus pygmaeus, which is one of the most threatened species in the genus.
- Scientists studying Nycticebus lorises in the wild must take extreme precautions to avoid startling these nocturnal creatures.
- Due to the large size of the genus Nycticebus, classification of new species and reclassification of existing ones can be contentious.