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tarsiidae

/tɑːrˈsaɪ.ɪ.diː/

Traducción: Familia taxonómica de primates estrepsirrinos, que incluye a los tarseros o tarsios, pequeños primates nocturnos de grandes ojos que habitan en las islas del sudeste asiático.

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/tɑːrˈsaɪ.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • esFamilia taxonómica de primates estrepsirrinos, que incluye a los tarseros o tarsios, pequeños primates nocturnos de grandes ojos que habitan en las islas del sudeste asiático.

A taxonomic family coextensive with the genus Tarsius, comprising the tarsiers, which are small primates native to islands of Southeast Asia.

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  1. Tarsier familyC2formalscientific

    A family of small, nocturnal primates native to Southeast Asia, characterized by their large eyes, long hind limbs, and elongated tarsal bones, which enable them to leap between trees.

    esFamilia de los tarsios

    • The Tarsiidae family includes several species of tarsiers found in the Philippines and Indonesia.
    • Researchers study Tarsiidae to understand primate evolution and nocturnal adaptations.
    • Tarsiidae are known for their unique ability to rotate their heads nearly 180 degrees.