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genus Petaurista

genus Petaurista

9.9
Very large flying squirrels from Asia that glide between trees
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs pəˈtɔːrɪstə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Petaurista
  • The genus Petaurista includes some of the largest known flying squirrels in the world.

Examples

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the genus Petaurista in Southeast Asia.

  • Members of the genus Petaurista are notable for their ability to glide long distances between trees.

  • The genus Petaurista includes several species of flying squirrels.

  • Did you know that genus Petaurista is found in various parts of Asia?

  • The genus Petaurista includes some of the largest known flying squirrels in the world.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the genus Petaurista in Southeast Asia.

  • Members of the genus Petaurista are notable for their ability to glide long distances between trees.

Synonyms

Petaurista
vsgenus Petaurista
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large Asian flying squirrel that glides between trees

focuses on being native to Asia rather than stressing gliding

Surface Forms

genus Petaurista singular
genera Petaurista plural

Morphology

genus + Petaurista

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'genus' (a biological rank grouping species) combined with the taxon name 'Petaurista' straightforwardly denotes the genus that contains Petaurista species. Although the referent is scientific/specialized, the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituents and follows a cross-linguistic, regular taxonomic naming pattern.

Etymology

Genus Petaurista may come from old Greek words meaning 'leaper' or 'acrobat', and the name Petaurista gives the picture of an animal that jumps and glides. So the name fits these large 'flying squirrels' that move by gliding between trees.