woolly monkey
Noun: * A large, arboreal (tree-dwelling) monkey native to the rainforests of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. It is characterized by its dense, wool-like fur and its prehensile tail, which acts as a fifth limb for grasping.
The term "woolly monkey" is used to refer to the animal itself, typically within contexts of zoology, wildlife, and conservation. * The woolly monkey is an important seed disperser in its rainforest habitat. * Researchers are studying the social behavior of the woolly monkey. * Deforestation poses a major threat to the woolly monkey.
- The name can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the monkey.
- The sanctuary has a successful woolly monkey breeding program.
- We observed woolly monkey behavior for three months.
- Genus Lagothrix: The scientific genus to which woolly monkeys belong.
- Common Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix lagotricha): The most widespread species.
- Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda): A critically endangered species found in Peru.
- Prehensile tail: A key anatomical feature of the woolly monkey, used for gripping branches.
The term "woolly monkey" does not have other distinct, unrelated meanings. It refers specifically to the primate.
- There is no direct single-word synonym. Descriptive phrases include:
- Monkey of the genus Lagothrix
- Large, woolly-furred Amazonian monkey
There are no common idioms featuring "woolly monkey."
There are no phrasal verbs related to "woolly monkey."
- large monkeys with dark skin and woolly fur of the Amazon and Orinoco basins