hylobates
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of primates in the family Hylobatidae: Hylobates is the scientific genus name for the group of primates commonly known as the "lesser apes" or gibbons. Members of this genus are characterized by their long arms, lack of a tail, and their brachiating (swinging) locomotion through trees.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The agile hylobates swung effortlessly through the canopy. (The agile gibbon swung effortlessly through the canopy.)
- Scientists study the vocalizations of Hylobates to understand primate communication. (Scientists study the vocalizations of gibbons to understand primate communication.)
- The Hylobates lar, or lar gibbon, is one of the most widespread species. (The lar gibbon is one of the most widespread species.)
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The word is used formally in biological classification. It is always capitalized and italicized when referring to the genus.
- The phylogenetic study placed the new fossil within the genus Hylobates.
- As a modifier: It can be used adjectivally to specify a type.
- The hylobates population in that reserve is thriving.
Variants and Related Words
- Hylobatidae (n): The biological family that includes all gibbons and the genus .
- Gibbon (n): The common name for apes in the family Hylobatidae, including those in the genus .
- Siamang (n): A larger type of gibbon, belonging to the genus , which is closely related to .
Synonyms
- Gibbon: The most common direct synonym.
- Lesser ape: A descriptive term distinguishing them from great apes (orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, humans).
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Genus Hylobates: The full taxonomic term.
- Hylobates species: Refers to any species within this genus.
- Hylobates syndactylus: An older taxonomic name for the siamang, now typically classified under .
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