proboscis monkey
Definition
Noun: * A large, reddish-brown, arboreal monkey (Nasalis larvatus) native to the mangrove forests and riverine areas of Borneo, characterized by its exceptionally long, fleshy, and pendulous nose, especially prominent in adult males.
Usage
- The proboscis monkey is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
- Researchers are studying the social behavior of the proboscis monkey.
- The male proboscis monkey uses its large nose to amplify its honking calls.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Reference: In scientific contexts, the proboscis monkey is referred to by its binomial name, .
- Conservation Status: The term is frequently used in discussions about wildlife conservation in Southeast Asia, as in "conservation efforts for the proboscis monkey."
Variants and Related Words
- Nasalis larvatus (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the proboscis monkey.
- Long-nosed monkey (n): A common descriptive alternative name.
Synonyms
- Long-nosed monkey (descriptive synonym)
- Nasalis larvatus (scientific synonym)
Different Meanings
- This term has only one specific zoological meaning referring to this particular primate species. It is not used idiomatically or with other definitions.
Noun
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Borneo monkey having a long bulbous nose
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