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nycticebus

/ˌnɪk.tɪˈsiː.bəs/

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noun

/ˌnɪk.tɪˈsiː.bəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод приматов семейства лориевых, широко известных как медленные лори, характеризующихся большими глазами, медленными движениями и ночным образом жизни.

A genus of primates in the family Lorisidae, commonly known as slow lorises, characterized by their large eyes, slow movements, and nocturnal habits.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of LorisidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of slow-moving, nocturnal primates in the family Lorisidae, commonly known as slow lorises.

    ruРод лориевых

    • Nycticebus species are native to Southeast Asia.
    • The slow loris, Nycticebus coucang, is known for its toxic bite.
    • Researchers study Nycticebus to understand primate evolution.

    Synonymsslow loris

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