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Tarsius

Tarsius Meaning & Definition
Tarsius Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tarsius?

[n] type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tarsius: genus Tarsius

Related Terms | Find terms related to Tarsius:

See Also | family Tarsiidae | mammal genus | tarsier | Tarsiidae

Tarsius In Webster's Dictionary

\Tar"si*us\, n. [NL. See {Tarsus}.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of nocturnal lemurine mammals having very large eyes and ears, a long tail, and very long proximal tarsal bones; -- called also {malmag}, {spectral lemur}, {podji}, and {tarsier}.

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