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Lagothrix

Lagothrix

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A monkey with thick fur from South America that lives in rainforests like the Amazon
  • noun
  • /ləˈɡoʊθrɪks/
  • Specialized
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  • The Lagothrix genus includes several species of thick-furred monkeys native to South America.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a group of Lagothrix in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of Lagothrix due to deforestation.

  • The Lagothrix is known for its thick, soft fur.

  • Many Lagothrixes inhabit the Amazon rainforest.

  • Researchers observed a group of Lagothrix in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Lagothrix genus includes several species of thick-furred monkeys native to South America.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of Lagothrix due to deforestation.

Synonyms

woolly monkey
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A large monkey with thick soft fur that lives in South American rainforests

is the taxonomic genus covering those monkeys found in tropical forests

Surface Forms

Lagothrix singular
Lagothrixes plural

Etymology

Lagothrix comes from Greek parts lagos ('hare') and thrix ('hair'). The name refers to the monkey's long, thick fur, so Lagothrix is an easy word to remember for a woolly South American monkey.