genus loris (Meaning)
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genus loris (n)
type genus of the Lorisidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus loris
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus loris Sentence Examples
- The genus Loris comprises several species of small, nocturnal primates.
- Loris are characterized by their large, round eyes and slow, deliberate movements.
- The red slender loris (Loris tardigradus) is a species of loris found in Sri Lanka.
- The gray slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) is a species of loris found in southern India.
- Pygmy lorises (Nycticebus pygmaeus) are the smallest species of loris.
- Lorises are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
- Lorises are omnivorous and their diet consists of fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
- Lorises are social animals and live in small groups.
- The genus Loris is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect loris populations in the wild.
FAQs About the word genus loris
type genus of the Lorisidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Loris comprises several species of small, nocturnal primates.
Loris are characterized by their large, round eyes and slow, deliberate movements.
The red slender loris (Loris tardigradus) is a species of loris found in Sri Lanka.
The gray slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) is a species of loris found in southern India.
