Tarsius (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tarsius is a small, nocturnal primate native to Southeast Asia and the Philippines.
- The tarsius has huge eyes that are fixed in place, giving it a unique, alien-like appearance.
- In the wild, the tarsius is known to jump long distances to catch its prey, usually insects and small vertebrates.
- Scientists have been studying the tarsius to learn more about its behavior and habitat.
- The tarsius is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.