Definition

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.

Usage

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.

Advanced Usage

• 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.

Variants and Related Words

• 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.

Different Meanings

The term "woolly monkey" does not have other distinct, unrelated meanings. It refers specifically to the primate.

Synonyms

• There is no direct single-word synonym. Descriptive phrases include:
  • Monkey of the genus Lagothrix
  • Large, woolly-furred Amazonian monkey

Idioms

There are no common idioms featuring "woolly monkey."

Phrasal Verbs

There are no phrasal verbs related to "woolly monkey."

Noun

1. large monkeys with dark skin and woolly fur of the Amazon and Orinoco basins