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Ateles

Ateles

9.9
A group of monkeys called spider monkeys that live in the tropical forests of Central and South America
  • noun
  • /əˈteɪliz/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Ateles includes several species of spider monkeys native to tropical forests.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the behavior of Ateles in the canopy of the Amazon rainforest.

  • Did you know that the Ateles can swing from tree to tree effortlessly?

  • Deforestation is threatening the habitat of many Ateles species across Central and South America.

  • The Ateles are fascinating creatures native to Central America.

  • Deforestation is threatening the habitat of many Ateles species across Central and South America.

  • Researchers observed the behavior of Ateles in the canopy of the Amazon rainforest.

  • The genus Ateles includes several species of spider monkeys native to tropical forests.

Synonyms

genus Ateles
vsAteles
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of Central and South American monkeys called spider monkeys with long arms and a tail that holds things

is the same name but without the extra physical details

Compounds

Ateles geoffroyi
  • Specialized
9.9

A monkey that lives in trees in Central America with long arms and a tail that holds branches

genus Ateles
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of Central and South American monkeys called spider monkeys with long arms and a tail that holds things

Surface Forms

Ateles singular
Ateleses plural

Etymology

Ateles comes from the Greek atelēs, meaning 'incomplete', where the a- part means 'not' and the rest points to 'complete'. A helpful way to remember this is that spider monkeys have a very small thumb and a special hand, so the name highlights their 'incomplete' hand and is used for this group of monkeys.