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Daubentonia

Description

Daubentonia refers to a genus of primates native to Madagascar, commonly known as aye-ayes. These rare and unique creatures belong to the lemur family and can be distinguished by their long, bony fingers, large ears, and continuously growing incisor teeth.

Sample Sentences

• The daubentonia, or aye-aye, is an endangered species found only in Madagascar.
• The daubentonia's elongated middle finger is specifically adapted for extracting insects from tree bark.
• The aye-aye, a species of daubentonia, is often misunderstood due to its unusual appearance.
• Researchers have discovered that daubentonia have a remarkable sense of hearing, which aids in locating food sources.

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