Phalanger: meaning, definitions and examples
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phalanger
[ หfรฆl.ษn.dสษr ]
animal type
A phalanger is a small to medium-sized marsupial belonging to the family Phalangeridae, which includes various species of flying phalangers, also known as sugar gliders. These nocturnal animals are native to Australia and New Guinea. Phalangers are characterized by their large eyes, which enhance their night vision, and their extensive fur coat, which provides insulation. They possess a membrane stretching from their forelimbs to hindlimbs that allows them to glide through the air from tree to tree, an adaptation useful for escaping predators and finding food.
Synonyms
flying phalanger, sugar glider
Examples of usage
- The sugar glider is a well-known species of phalanger.
- Phalangers are primarily herbivorous and enjoy fruits and leaves.
- Some phalangers are kept as exotic pets.
- In their native habitats, phalangers play a vital role in their ecosystem.
Translations
Translations of the word "phalanger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น phalanger
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคพเคฒเฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Phalanger
๐ฎ๐ฉ phalanger
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปะฐะฝะถะตั
- ะพะฟะพััะผ
- ััะผัะฐััะธะน ะทะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ phalanger
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใฉใณใธใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท phalanger
๐ช๐ธ phalanger
๐น๐ท phalanger
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋๊ฑฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุงูุฌุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ phalanger
๐ธ๐ฐ phalanger
๐จ๐ณ ่ข็ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ phalanger
๐ฎ๐ธ phalanger
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะฝะณะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแฏแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ phalanger
๐ฒ๐ฝ phalanger
Etymology
The term 'phalanger' is derived from Greek, where 'phalanger' means 'to bear' or 'to carry'. This nomenclature reflects the marsupial's unique reproductive traits, specifically its mode of carrying young in a pouch. The family Phalangeridae was first named in the late 18th century. The common name 'sugar glider' originated in the late 20th century, referring to their sweet diet and gliding ability. As exploration of Australia and New Guinea expanded, these unique creatures became more well-known, leading to greater public interest and scientific research into their behavior, ecology, and conservation status.