Groves' dwarf lemur

noun

A species of lemur, Cheirogaleus grovesi, first formally described in 2017.

Meanings

nounGroves' dwarf lemur (plural Groves' dwarf lemurs)

plural Groves' dwarf lemurs

  1. A species of lemur, Cheirogaleus grovesi, first formally described in 2017.

    The latest discovery – the Groves’ dwarf lemur from the south of the island – was only confirmed last month, but it may well follow rapidly on to the red list of threatened species.

    2018 February 24, Jonathan Watts, The Guardian
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