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Petaurus (Noun)

Meaning

A genus of Phalangeridae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Petaurus is a genus of small to medium-sized marsupials in the family Phalangeridae native to Australia and New Guinea.
  • Several species within the genus Petaurus have adapted to living in arboreal environments.
  • Sugar gliders are perhaps the most well-known species within the genus Petaurus.
  • Some members of the genus Petaurus, like the yellow-bellied glider, possess large ears that help with echolocation.
  • Taxonomic classifications of the genus Petaurus are continually being refined and updated.

Synonyms

  • Genus Petaurus
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