hylobates syndactylus
Definition
Noun 1. A species of primate: Hylobates syndactylus is the scientific name for the siamang, a large, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. It is characterized by having the second and third toes on each foot partially joined by a web of skin (syndactyly).
Usage
- The is distinguished from other gibbons by its larger size and distinctive throat sac used for loud vocalizations.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of .
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic and zoological contexts, the binomial nomenclature is used for precise scientific identification.
- The specific epithet "" directly references the defining syndactylous (webbed) toe condition of this species.
Variants and Related Words
- Siamang (n): The common name for .
- Gibbon (n): The family (Hylobatidae) to which the siamang belongs.
- Syndactyly (n): The condition of having fused or webbed digits, from which the species name is derived.
- Lesser Ape (n): A collective term for gibbons and siamangs, distinguishing them from the great apes.
Synonyms
- Siamang
- Symphalangus syndactylus (An alternative, though less common, scientific classification)
Noun
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large black gibbon of Sumatra having the 2nd and 3rd toes partially united by a web
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