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manis

/ˈmeɪ.nɪs/

Tradução: Nome próprio que designa o gênero-tipo da família Manidae, à qual pertencem os pangolins.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈmeɪ.nɪs/

incontável · nome próprio

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the family Manidae, which includes pangolins.

  • 🇵🇹Nome próprio que designa o gênero-tipo da família Manidae, à qual pertencem os pangolins.
  1. Type genus of the Manidae C2 formal scientific

    A genus of mammals that includes the pangolins, characterized by their scaly bodies and long tongues for feeding on ants and termites.

    • Manis is the only genus in the family Manidae.
    • The Manis genus includes several species of pangolins found in Africa and Asia.
    • Researchers study Manis to understand its unique evolutionary adaptations.

    🇵🇹Gênero-tipo da família Manidae