microcebus

/mʌɪkrəˈsɛbəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The smallest primate, a nocturnal, small, insectivorous mammal found primarily in the forests of Madagascar.

“The researchers studied the behavior of microcebus in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

A genus of the infraorder Simiiformes, comprising the smallest primates.

“The new species of microcebus was discovered in the western part of Madagascar.”

Synonyms

  • lemur
  • primate

Antonyms

  • giant
  • megafauna