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Ma´nis (mā´nĭs)

(Zool.) A genus of edentates, covered with large, hard, triangular scales, with sharp edges that overlap each other like tiles on a roof. They inhabit the warmest parts of Asia and Africa, and feed on ants. Called also Scaly anteater. See Pangolin.

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Manis - type genus of the Manidae

genus Manis

mammal genus - a genus of mammals

family Manidae, Manidae - coextensive with the order Pholidota

anteater, pangolin, scaly anteater - toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites

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