lagothrix

Thân thiện

A lagothrix swings through the rainforest canopy.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of New World monkeys: Lagothrix is the scientific genus name for a group of primates commonly known as woolly monkeys. These monkeys are characterized by their thick, soft fur, prehensile tails, and are native to the rainforests of South America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Lagothrix is studied for its complex social behavior.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Lagothrix species in the Amazon.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic and zoological contexts, is used to specify this particular genus within the family Atelidae, which also includes spider and howler monkeys.
  • The research paper compared the locomotion of Lagothrix to that of the genus Ateles.

Variants and Related Words

• Woolly monkey (n): The common name for monkeys of the genus .
  • The brown woolly monkey is one of the species within Lagothrix.
• Lagothricha (n): A former or alternative taxonomic grouping sometimes referenced in older literature.

Synonyms

• Woolly monkey: The common English name.
• New World monkey: A broader category that includes .

Học thuật

Noun

1. woolly monkeys

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lagothrix
• genus Lagothrix