TARSIUS
Tarsius, genus Tarsius
(noun) type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Tar"si*us, n. Etym: [NL. See Tarsus.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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