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TUPAIA

\tjˈuːpe͡ɪə], \tjˈuːpe‍ɪə], \t_j_ˈuː_p_eɪ_ə]\

Definitions of TUPAIA

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genus of the Tupaia: chief genus of tree shrews

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

A genus of tree shrews of the family TUPAIIDAE which consists of about 12 species. One of the most frequently encountered species is T. glis. Members of this genus inhabit rain forests and secondary growth areas in southeast Asia.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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