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ptilocercus

/ˌtaɪ.ləˈsɜːr.kəs/

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noun

/ˌtaɪ.ləˈsɜːr.kəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод млекопитающих, широко известных как перохвостые тупайи, относящийся к определённой группе древесных землероек, обитающих в Юго-Восточной Азии.

A genus of mammals commonly known as pentails, referring to a specific group of tree shrews found in Southeast Asia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Pentail tree shrewC2formalscientific

    A genus of mammals in the family Ptilocercidae, commonly known as pentails, characterized by a long, bushy tail and a pointed snout.

    ruПентаиловая землеройка

    • The Ptilocercus is native to Southeast Asia.
    • Researchers observed the Ptilocercus climbing trees in the rainforest.
    • The pentail, or Ptilocercus, is known for its distinctive tail.

    Synonymspen-tailed tree shrewpentail