Cynocephalus
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A small mammal like a lemur that glides between trees in Southeast Asia
- noun
- /ˌsaɪnəˈsɛfələs/
- Specialized
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Cynocephalus
- In the tropical forests, the Cynocephalus can be seen gliding gracefully between the trees.
Examples
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Wildlife experts study the Cynocephalus to learn more about its unique gliding abilities.
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The Cynocephalus is often mistaken for a species of lemur due to its appearance.
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Thylacinus cynocephalus.
Compounds
Thylacinus cynocephalus
- Specialized
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A probably extinct doglike animal from Tasmania with a pouch and stripes called the Tasmanian tiger
Surface Forms
Cynocephalus singular
Cynocephali plural
Etymology
Cynocephalus comes from Greek parts cyno- 'dog' and -cephalus 'head', so it literally means 'dog-headed' and is an eye-catching scientific name for this genus of flying lemurs, also called colugos.
