A member of the Dermoptera order; a small, furry gliding mammal with wing-like skin membranes used for gliding between trees.
From 'Dermoptera' + '-an' (member of a group). Taxonomic term used to classify individuals belonging to this mammalian order.
Dermopterans are so specialized for gliding that they're clumsy on the ground—they can glide for over 100 meters between trees, but walking is basically their least favorite thing!
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