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tupaia

/tuːˈpaɪ.ə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa o gênero-tipo Tupaia, o principal gênero das tupaías (mussaranhos-arborícolas).

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/tuːˈpaɪ.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa o gênero-tipo Tupaia, o principal gênero das tupaías (mussaranhos-arborícolas).

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

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  1. Genus of tree shrewsC2formalscientific

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

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