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choloepus

/kəˈliː.pəs/

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noun

/kəˈliː.pəs/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода в семействе Megalonychidae, относящееся к двупалому ленивцу.

A scientific genus name within the family Megalonychidae, referring to the two-toed sloth.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of two-toed slothsC2formalscientific

    A genus of mammals in the family Megalonychidae, comprising the two-toed sloths, which are slow-moving arboreal animals native to Central and South America.

    ruРод двупалых ленивцев

    • The Choloepus genus includes two living species: Choloepus didactylus and Choloepus hoffmanni.
    • Choloepus sloths are known for their two-clawed forelimbs and slow metabolism.
    • Researchers study Choloepus to understand their unique adaptations to an arboreal lifestyle.

    Synonymstwo-toed slothunau