Hylobates
- noun
- /haɪˈloʊbeɪtiːz/
- Specialized
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Hylobates
- Several species within the genus Hylobates are noted for their elaborate songs and impressive agility in the trees.
Examples
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The Hylobates are distinguished from other apes by their long arms and lack of tails.
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Researchers studied the social behavior of Hylobates in their natural Southeast Asian habitats.
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The Hylobates are fascinating creatures.
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Did you know that the Hylobates are known for their singing?
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Researchers studied the social behavior of Hylobates in their natural Southeast Asian habitats.
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Several species within the genus Hylobates are noted for their elaborate songs and impressive agility in the trees.
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The Hylobates are distinguished from other apes by their long arms and lack of tails.
Synonyms
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A small ape with no tail and very long arms that lives in Asian forests
A small ape with long arms that moves quickly through Southeast Asian trees
A small agile animal that lives in trees with long arms and no tail
A group of small apes that live in trees like gibbons and siamangs
Compounds
- Specialized
A small ape with long arms that moves quickly through Southeast Asian trees
- Specialized
A large black gibbon from Sumatra with partly joined second and third toes that help it move in trees
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hylobates comes from Greek parts hylo- 'forest' and -bates 'walker'. So think 'forest-walker' to remember these small apes that move and swing through the trees.