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tarsius

/ˈtɑːr.si.əs/

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noun

/ˈtɑːr.si.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой и единственный род семейства Tarsiidae, включающий мелких приматов, известных как долгопяты.

A noun referring to the type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae, comprising small primates known as tarsiers.

proper noun

  1. Type genus of TarsiidaeC2formalscientific

    The sole genus of the family Tarsiidae, comprising small, nocturnal primates known as tarsiers, characterized by large eyes, elongated tarsal bones, and a diet primarily of insects.

    ruТиповой род семейства Tarsiidae

    • Tarsius is the only genus within the family Tarsiidae.
    • Researchers study Tarsius to understand primate evolution.
    • The classification of Tarsius has been revised based on genetic data.

    Synonymstarsier

Forms
  • tarsi plural form
  • tarsius plural form
  • tarsius' possessive plural form
  • tarsius's possessive singular form