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ptychozoon

/ˈtaɪ.kə.zoʊ.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈtaɪ.kə.zoʊ.ɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род гекконов, широко известных как летающие гекконы, которые способны планировать с помощью кожных складок.

A proper noun referring to a genus of geckos, commonly known as flying geckos, which are known for their ability to glide using flaps of skin.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of arboreal geckos, commonly known as flying geckos, that have flaps of skin along their body and tail to help them glide between trees.

    ruЛетающий геккон

    • The Ptychozoon uses its skin flaps to glide from one tree to another.
    • Researchers observed a Ptychozoon catching insects mid-glide.
    • The flying gecko, or Ptychozoon, is native to Southeast Asia.

    Synonymsflying gecko