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tupaia

/tuːˈpaɪ.ə/

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noun

/tuːˈpaɪ.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой род Tupaia, который является основным родом тупай (древесных землероек).

A noun referring to the type genus of the Tupaia, which is the chief genus of tree shrews.

proper noun

  1. Genus of tree shrewsC2formalscientific

    The type genus of the family Tupaiidae, comprising small, squirrel-like mammals native to Southeast Asia.

    ruТупайя

    • The Tupaia genus includes several species of tree shrews.
    • Researchers study Tupaia to understand primate evolution.
    • Tupaia are known for their agile climbing abilities.