Definition

Noun: * A species of New World monkey: Ateles geoffroyi is the scientific name for a specific primate, commonly known as the Geoffroy's spider monkey. It is characterized by its long, slender limbs and a long, prehensile tail used for grasping and swinging in the trees.

Usage

• The term is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify this species.
• It is typically used as a singular noun to refer to an individual monkey or the species as a whole.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The researcher published a paper on the social behavior of Ateles geoffroyi.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of Ateles geoffroyi.
  • In the canopy, an Ateles geoffroyi used its tail to hang from a branch while foraging.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used in a taxonomic hierarchy to show classification: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Primates, Family: Atelidae, Genus: , Species: .
• The abbreviated form is commonly used after the full name has been introduced in a text.

Variants and Related Words

• Geoffroy's spider monkey (n): The common English name for .
• Spider monkey (n): The common name for primates of the genus , which includes several species.
• Ateles (n): The genus to which this species belongs.
• Primate (n): The larger biological order that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.

Synonyms

• Geoffroy's spider monkey: This is the direct common name synonym.
• Black-handed spider monkey: A common name for one of its subspecies ().

Related Terms (Note: Ateles geoffroyi does not have phrasal verbs or idioms)

• Arboreal: (adj) Living in trees. is an arboreal species.
• Prehensile: (adj) Capable of grasping. Its prehensile tail functions like a fifth limb.
• Frugivore: (n) An animal that primarily eats fruit. is predominantly frugivorous.

Noun

1. arboreal monkey of tropical America with long slender legs and long prehensile tail