siamang
/'saiəmæɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large black gibbon native to Sumatra: The siamang is a species of gibbon, specifically the largest of the gibbons, characterized by its entirely black fur.
- A primate with distinctive physical features: It is noted for having the second and third toes on each foot partially joined by a web of skin, a unique trait among gibbons.
Examples
- Noun:
- The loud, resonant call of the siamang can be heard throughout the Sumatran rainforest.
- Researchers observed that the siamang uses its long arms to brachiate swiftly through the trees.
Advanced Usage
- "Siamang population": Refers to the collective group of these animals in a specific area.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for the declining siamang population.
Variants and Related Words
- Gibbon (n): A general term for the family of small, tailless apes to which the siamang belongs.
- Symphalangus syndactylus (n): The scientific (binomial) name for the siamang.
Synonyms
- Black gibbon: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its color.
- Greater gibbon: A synonym highlighting its larger size compared to other gibbons.
Related Phrases
- Siamang family group: A social unit, typically consisting of a mated pair and their offspring.
- The siamang family group was foraging for fruit in the canopy.
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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