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tarsiidae

/tɑːrˈsaɪ.ɪ.diː/

Traduction: Famille taxinomique de petits primates nocturnes, les tarsiers, caractérisés par leurs très grands yeux et leurs longues pattes postérieures, vivant dans les îles d'Asie du Sud-Est.

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/tɑːrˈsaɪ.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • frFamille taxinomique de petits primates nocturnes, les tarsiers, caractérisés par leurs très grands yeux et leurs longues pattes postérieures, vivant dans les îles d'Asie du Sud-Est.

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.

    frTarsiidés

    • 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.