genus lagothrix

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus of primates: Genus Lagothrix is the scientific name for a genus of New World monkeys commonly known as woolly monkeys. This genus belongs to the family Atelidae.

Usage Notes
  • This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts. It is a proper noun and is typically italicized in academic writing.
  • It refers specifically to the taxonomic classification level above species and below family.
Examples
  • Scientific Classification:
    • The genus Lagothrix includes species such as the brown woolly monkey.
    • Researchers are studying the behavior of monkeys within the genus Lagothrix.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to discuss evolutionary relationships or morphological characteristics shared by all woolly monkey species.
    • The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of genus Lagothrix within the subfamily Atelinae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lagothrix (n): The abbreviated form often used synonymously with the full term in technical discourse.
  • Woolly monkey (n): The common name for any primate species belonging to this genus.
Synonyms
  • Woolly monkey genus: A descriptive synonym in plain language.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Atelidae (n): The biological family that includes genus , along with howler and spider monkeys.
  • Primate (n): The larger order of mammals to which this genus belongs.
Noun
  1. woolly monkeys

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