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bradypus tridactylus

 

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Noun bradypus tridactylus has 1 sense
  1. three-toed sloth, ai, Bradypus tridactylus - a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot
    --1 is a kind of sloth, tree sloth
    --1 is a member of Bradypus, genus Bradypus

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Term: Bradypus tridactylus

Definition:

Bradypus tridactylus, commonly known as the three-toed sloth, is a medium-sized arboreal mammal found in South America. It belongs to the family Bradypodidae and is known for its slow movement and unique physical characteristics.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Animal:

Bradypus tridactylus is a species of three-toed sloth native to South America. These sloths have a distinctive appearance with shaggy fur, long limbs, and a specialized diet of leaves.

Example sentence: The bradypus tridactylus spends most of its time hanging upside down from tree branches.

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Sense 2 - Local Name:

In some regions of South America, Bradypus tridactylus is known by local names such as "Ai" or "Preguiça" which translate to "sloth" in English.

Example sentence: The indigenous people referred to this specific species as "Preguiça" due to its slow-moving nature.

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