Ateles

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of primates: "Ateles" is the scientific genus name for a group of New World monkeys commonly known as spider monkeys. These primates are characterized by their long limbs, prehensile tails, and lack of thumbs.

Usage
  • The word "ateles" is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to refer to this specific genus.
  • It is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
Examples
  • Ateles geoffroyi is the scientific name for the black-handed spider monkey.
  • Deforestation poses a significant threat to several species within the genus Ateles.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification, "Ateles" is followed by a species name to identify a specific type of spider monkey (e.g., , the red-faced spider monkey).
Variants and Related Words
  • Spider monkey (n): The common name for primates of the genus .
  • Atelidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs, which also includes howler monkeys and woolly monkeys.
Synonyms
  • Spider monkey (common name)
Notes
  • There are no idioms, phrasal verbs, or colloquial uses associated with this highly specific scientific term.
Noun
  1. spider monkeys

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