tarsipes

/tɑːrˈsaɪpiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, insectivorous mammals of the order Peramelemorphia, found in New Guinea.

“The tarsipes were discovered in a remote region of New Guinea and are considered a unique species.”

Synonyms

  • marsupial
  • small mammal

Antonyms

  • large mammal
  • primates