petaurine

/ˌpɛtɔːˈʊriːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a petaurist or a petaurist’s habits.

“The petaurine behavior of the opossums fascinated the researchers.”

2. noun

A petaurist, especially a person who travels from tree to tree, as in India or Southeast Asia.

“The petaurine expert joined the expedition to study the local wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • arboreal
  • treelike

Antonyms

  • ground-dwelling
  • terrestrial