spider monkey

Thân thiện

A spider monkey hangs from a tree branch by its long tail.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of arboreal monkey native to tropical America, characterized by its long, slender limbs and a long, prehensile tail that functions as a fifth limb for grasping and swinging.

Usage

The term "spider monkey" is used to refer to this specific genus (Ateles) of New World monkeys. It is a countable noun. - The spider monkey swung gracefully through the canopy using its tail. - Spider monkeys are known for their intelligence and complex social structures. - We saw a family of spider monkeys during our hike in the rainforest.

Advanced Usage

• The name "spider monkey" is derived from the creature's appearance, as its disproportionately long, thin limbs and tail resemble the legs of a spider.
• In zoological and ecological contexts, the term specifies primates of the genus , which are key seed dispersers in their habitats.

Variants and Related Words

• Ateles (n.): The scientific genus name for spider monkeys.
• Prehensile-tailed monkey (n.): A descriptive term that highlights the defining feature of spider monkeys and related species.

Synonyms

• There are no direct single-word synonyms. Descriptive phrases include "long-limbed monkey" or "monkey with a prehensile tail," but these are not specific to the genus.

Different Meanings

The term "spider monkey" has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not commonly used idiomatically or with other definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. arboreal monkey of tropical America with long slender legs and long prehensile tail

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ateles geoffroyi