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Potos

Potos

9.9
A small group of related mammals that includes the kinkajou
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊtəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Potos
  • The kinkajou is the only living species in the genus Potos.

Examples

  • Unlike raccoons, members of Potos have prehensile tails perfect for their arboreal lifestyle.

  • I saw a Potos at the zoo last weekend.

  • Researchers studied the genetic diversity within Potos to better understand its evolutionary history.

  • The Potos is known for its playful nature.

  • The kinkajou, a member of the genus Potos, is often called a night monkey due to its nocturnal habits.

  • Researchers studied the habitat and behavior of Potos to learn more about this unique mammal.

  • Many people are unaware that Potos include the kinkajou, which is known for its cute appearance and playful nature.

Synonyms

genus Potos
vsPotos
  • Specialized
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A group of mammals in the raccoon family that includes the kinkajou

is the identical name written without the leading taxonomic word

Compounds

genus Potos
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mammals in the raccoon family that includes the kinkajou

Potos caudivolvulus
  • Specialized
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An animal that lives in trees, eats fruit, and has a long grasping tail

Surface Forms

Potos singular
Potoses plural

Etymology

Potos is the scientific genus name for the kinkajou. It comes from older local names used by people in Central and South America for this tree-living mammal, so a helpful way to remember Potos is to think of it as the animal's local name turned into its scientific name.