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Choloepus

Choloepus

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A group of two-toed sloths that live in Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊloʊˌiːpəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Choloepus includes two species of two-toed sloths found in Central and South America.

Examples

  • Unlike the three-toed sloth, animals in the genus Choloepus have only two toes on their front limbs.

  • Many tourists in Costa Rica hope to see a Choloepus in the wild.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Choloepus in their native rainforest habitats.

  • The Choloepus is known for its slow movements.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Choloepus in their native rainforest habitats.

  • The genus Choloepus includes two species of two-toed sloths found in Central and South America.

  • Unlike the three-toed sloth, animals in the genus Choloepus have only two toes on their front limbs.

Synonyms

two-toed sloth
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A slow tree animal from Central and South America with two long claws on each front foot

refers to the broader taxonomic group rather than one animal type
genus Choloepus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of two-toed sloths that live in Central and South American forests

notes that the group is native to Central and South America
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  • US
9.9

A sloth that lives in trees in Central and South America with two long claws on each front foot

refers to the broader taxonomic group rather than one animal type

Compounds

genus Choloepus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of two-toed sloths that live in Central and South American forests

Surface Forms

Choloepus singular
Choloepuses plural

Etymology

Choloepus comes from Greek parts cholos meaning 'lame' and pous meaning 'foot', so the name paints a picture of a slow or awkward foot. That's why Choloepus is the scientific name used for the slow, two-toed sloth, an animal known for its slow movement and two toes on the front feet.