scandentia

IPA: skændˈɛnʃʌ

a small order comprising only the tree shrews: in some classifications tree shrews are considered either primates (and included in the suborder prosimii) or true insectivores (and included in the order insectivora)

Examples of "scandentia" in Sentences

The scandentia are a small order of mammals that includes tree shrews and flying lemurs
The scandentia have large eyes that help them see well in low light conditions
Some species of scandentia are able to glide through the air using flaps of skin between their limbs
The scandentia are primarily active at night, using their keen senses to hunt for insects and fruits
Scientists continue to study the evolutionary history of the scandentia to better understand their place in the animal kingdom