petaurist (Meaning)

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petaurist (n.)

Any flying marsupial of the genera Petaurus, Phalangista, Acrobata, and allied genera. See Flying mouse, under Flying, and Phalangister.

Synonyms & Antonyms of petaurist

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petaurist Sentence Examples

  1. The flying petaurist soared through the air, its patagium outstretched like a glider.
  2. Petaurists have a distinctive feature known as a patagium, a membrane that allows them to glide.
  3. The nocturnal petaurist emerged from its den at twilight, its large eyes searching for food.
  4. Petaurists are found in various habitats, including tropical rainforests and eucalyptus forests.
  5. The female petaurist gives birth to a single gliding joey, which clings to her abdomen.
  6. Petaurists have a sophisticated social system, using vocalizations and scent marking to communicate.
  7. The petaurist's tail helps it maintain balance as it glides and navigate through dense vegetation.
  8. Petaurists are often mistaken for flying squirrels, but they belong to a different family called Petauridae.
  9. The flying petaurist has become a popular animal in zoos and educational programs.
  10. The petaurist's unique gliding ability has inspired scientists and engineers in the field of aviation.

FAQs About the word petaurist

Any flying marsupial of the genera Petaurus, Phalangista, Acrobata, and allied genera. See Flying mouse, under Flying, and Phalangister.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The flying petaurist soared through the air, its patagium outstretched like a glider.

Petaurists have a distinctive feature known as a patagium, a membrane that allows them to glide.

The nocturnal petaurist emerged from its den at twilight, its large eyes searching for food.

Petaurists are found in various habitats, including tropical rainforests and eucalyptus forests.