ptychozoon

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Noun ptychozoon has 1 sense

Ptychozoon, genus Ptychozoon - flying geckos
--₁ is a kind of reptile genus
--₁ is a member of Gekkonidae, family Gekkonidae
--₁ has members: flying gecko, fringed gecko, Ptychozoon homalocephalum

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Ptychozoon

Definition:

Ptychozoon is a genus of tropical geckos commonly known as the flying geckos, due to their unique ability to glide through the air using elongated, flattened skin flaps.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of gecko that possesses the capability to glide.

Example Sentence: I saw a beautiful ptychozoon in the rainforest, effortlessly gliding from tree to tree.

Sense 2:

Noun: The genus to which the flying geckos belong.

Example Sentence: Ptychozoon geckos are fascinating creatures that have evolved a remarkable adaptation to survive in their forest habitat.