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aye-aye

/ˈaɪ.aɪ/

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noun

/ˈaɪ.aɪ/C2formalscientific
  • ruНочной лемур, обитающий на Мадагаскаре, отличающийся длинным, тонким, костлявым средним пальцем и похожими на грызунов резцами, используемыми для извлечения личинок насекомых из древесины.

A nocturnal lemur native to Madagascar, characterized by its long, thin, bony middle finger and rodent-like incisor teeth, used for extracting insect larvae from wood.

  1. Nocturnal primateC1formal

    A small, nocturnal lemur native to Madagascar, known for its large eyes, long thin fingers, and rodent-like teeth, which it uses to extract insect larvae from wood.

    ruАй-ай

    • The aye-aye uses its specialized middle finger to tap on trees and find grubs.
    • Aye-ayes are considered endangered due to habitat loss.
    • The aye-aye's unique appearance has led to many local superstitions.
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