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Ptilocercus

Ptilocercus

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A small animal active at night from Southeast Asia with a feather-like tail
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Ptilocercus
  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Ptilocercus in the dense forests of Borneo.

Examples

  • Ptilocercus is notable for its unique feather-like tail, which is rare among mammals.

  • The nocturnal habits of Ptilocercus make it a challenge to observe in the wild.

  • The Ptilocercus species is known for its unique sleeping habits.

  • Have you ever seen a Ptilocercus in the wild?

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Ptilocercus in the dense forests of Borneo.

  • The nocturnal habits of Ptilocercus make it a challenge to observe in the wild.

  • Ptilocercus is notable for its unique feather-like tail, which is rare among mammals.

Synonyms

genus Ptilocercus
vsPtilocercus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small night animals that live in trees and have a feather-like tail from Southeast Asia

does not stress tree habitat and only says they occur in Southeast Asia

Compounds

genus Ptilocercus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small night animals that live in trees and have a feather-like tail from Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Ptilocercus main

Etymology

Ptilocercus comes from Greek parts ptilo- 'feather' and -cercus 'tail'. So the name means 'feather tail', a handy image for remembering this small mammal from Southeast Asia that is active at night and has a brushy, feather-like tail.