Petaurista
- noun
- Specialized
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Petaurista
- Researchers observed a Petaurista gliding gracefully among the trees in the forests of Southeast Asia.
Examples
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The Petaurista species are noted for their remarkable gliding abilities between trees.
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Unlike smaller flying squirrels, Petaurista can cover greater distances thanks to their size.
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Researchers observed a Petaurista in the forests of Southeast Asia.
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Look at that Petaurista!
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The Petaurista is amazing!
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The Petaurista is known for its ability to glide over vast distances, making it one of the largest species of flying squirrels.
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In the wildlife sanctuary, visitors were excited to see a Petaurista soaring through the air from one branch to another.
Synonyms
Very large flying squirrels from Asia that glide between trees
A small tree animal from Asia with fur flaps between its legs that let it glide at night
Compounds
- Specialized
A large red flying squirrel that glides between trees in Southeast Asian forests
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Petaurista comes from Greek parts: petauros meaning 'to fly' and oura meaning 'tail', so the name points to a 'flying tail' used for gliding. That's why Petaurista is used for very large Asian squirrels that glide between trees.
