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Scandentia

Pronunciation: /skanˈdɛnʃə/

Definition of Scandentia

noun

Zoology
  • a small order of mammals which comprises the tree shrews.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Latin scandent- 'climbing', from the verb scandere

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