langur
Definition
Noun: A langur is a type of Old World monkey characterized by its slender body and very long tail. Langurs are native to various habitats across Asia.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The gray langur is a common sight in many Indian forests and urban areas.
- Researchers observed a troop of langurs feeding on leaves in the canopy.
- Unlike macaques, langurs are primarily leaf-eaters.
Advanced Usage
- In Zoology / Primatology: The term is used scientifically to classify monkeys in the genera , , and others within the subfamily Colobinae.
- The study focused on the social structure of the Hanuman langur.
Variants and Related Words
- Colobine (n): A member of the subfamily Colobinae, which includes langurs, colobus monkeys, and proboscis monkeys. They are known for their complex, sacculated stomachs adapted for digesting leaves.
- Hanuman langur (n): A specific, often revered, species of langur () found in the Indian subcontinent.
- Leaf monkey (n): A common name for langurs and their close relatives, referring to their folivorous (leaf-eating) diet.
Synonyms
- Leaf monkey: A descriptive synonym emphasizing diet.
- Old World monkey: A broader category that includes langurs, baboons, and macaques.
Related Phrases / Terms
- Troop of langurs: The standard collective noun for a group of these monkeys.
- A large troop of langurs crossed the road, halting traffic.
- Langur species: Used when discussing or comparing different types within the group.
- Several langur species are considered endangered due to habitat loss.
Noun
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slender long-tailed monkey of Asia
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