dermoptera

• Termo científico que designa a ordem de mamíferos arborícolas conhecidos como colugos, capazes de planar entre as árvores.

A scientific term referring to an order of arboreal mammals known as flying lemurs, which are capable of gliding between trees.

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1. Flying lemursC2formalscientific

   A small order of arboreal mammals native to Southeast Asia, known for their gliding ability using a membrane of skin.

   Dermópteros

   • Dermoptera are often called flying lemurs, though they are not true lemurs.
   • The colugo is the only living genus in the order Dermoptera.
   • Dermoptera have a large gliding membrane that extends from their neck to the tips of their fingers and toes.