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Order Dermoptera

Order Dermoptera, also known as colugos or flying lemurs, is a group of small arboreal mammals native to Southeast Asia. They are best known for their ability to glide through the air, using a patagium (a parachute-like membrane) that extends between their limbs and tail.

Sense 1: (Noun) A taxonomic order of gliding mammals comprising two extant species, the Sunda colugo and Philippine colugo.
Example sentence: The order Dermoptera includes some of the most skillful gliders among mammals.

Sense 2: (Noun) The patagium or parachute-like membrane allowing gliding flight in colugos.
Example sentence: The order Dermoptera relies on their exceptional patagium for efficient aerial locomotion.

Sense 3: (Adjective) Referring to or associated with the order Dermoptera.
Example sentence: The study focuses on the evolutionary history of various order Dermoptera species.

Sense 4: (Adjective) Pertaining to the characteristics or traits of colugos or gliding mammals in general.
Example sentence: The order Dermoptera exhibit unique adaptations for their arboreal lifestyle.