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Daubentonia

Daubentonia

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A group of lemurs that includes the aye-aye, the only living species of its family
  • noun
  • /ˌdɔːbənˈtoʊniə/
  • Specialized
: Daubentonia
  • The aye-aye is a remarkable animal that belongs to the genus Daubentonia.

Examples

  • Scientists have classified the aye-aye within the genus Daubentonia.

  • The Daubentonia is best known for its only extant species, the aye-aye.

  • Evidence suggests that members of the Daubentonia genus are unique to Madagascar.

  • The Daubentonia is known for its unique long fingers.

  • Did you know the Daubentonia is native to Madagascar?

  • In biological classification, Daubentonia refers specifically to the genus that includes the aye-aye.

  • Research indicates that Daubentonia primates are found exclusively on the island of Madagascar.

Synonyms

aye-aye
vsDaubentonia
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A night animal from Madagascar with a very long thin middle finger for getting insects from trees

is the higher taxonomic name for the group rather than the specific animal
Daubentonia madagascariensis
vsDaubentonia
  • Specialized
9.9

A lemur from Madagascar active at night with a long thin middle finger to find insects in tree bark

is a broader taxonomic group that includes this species

Compounds

Daubentonia madagascariensis
  • Specialized
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A lemur from Madagascar active at night with a long thin middle finger to find insects in tree bark

Surface Forms

Daubentonia singular
Daubentonias plural

Etymology

Daubentonia comes from the surname of the French naturalist Daubenton, plus the ending -ia to make it a name for a group. So Daubentonia refers to the lemur group that includes the aye-aye, which is why the name does not describe the animal but shows who it honors.