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Bradypus

Bradypus

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A group of slow three-toed sloths that live in trees in Central and South America
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbrædɪpəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers recently identified a new species of Bradypus that inhabits the dense rainforests of Colombia.
  • genus Bradypus

Examples

  • Unlike two-toed sloths, members of the Bradypus genus have three toes on each limb.

  • The Bradypus is known for its slow movements.

  • The Bradypus genus is well known for its extremely slow movement and tree-dwelling lifestyle.

  • Scientists have identified several species within the Bradypus genus living in rainforests.

  • Did you know that the Bradypus can sleep for up to 20 hours a day?

  • The genus Bradypus includes several species of three-toed sloths found in Central and South America.

  • The Bradypus is known for its slow movement and is often spotted hanging from tree branches in the Amazon.

Compounds

Bradypus tridactylus
  • Specialized
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A sloth from South America that has three long claws on each foot

Surface Forms

Bradypus main

Etymology

Bradypus comes from the Greek parts brady- 'slow' and -pous 'foot', just like the pous in platypus. That 'slow foot' meaning helps explain why Bradypus names the very slow, tree-dwelling three-toed sloths.