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Hylobatidae

Hylobatidae

9.9
A group of small apes that live in trees like gibbons and siamangs
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪləˈbætɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Hylobatidae
  • Some taxonomists debate whether Hylobatidae should be considered a family or subfamily.

Examples

  • The Hylobatidae family includes various species of gibbons.

  • The Hylobatidae are native to the forests of Southeast Asia.

  • Unlike the great apes, members of the Hylobatidae do not build nests.

  • Did you know that Hylobatidae are known for their acrobatic abilities?

  • The Hylobatidae family includes various species of gibbons, which are known for their acrobatic skills in the trees.

  • Researchers study the Hylobatidae family to understand the evolution of lesser apes.

  • The Hylobatidae, often referred to as the lesser apes, are distinguished by their long arms and loud calls.

Synonyms

family Hylobatidae
vsHylobatidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of animals that includes gibbons and siamangs, small apes from Asia

is the common name for that family without the taxonomic qualifier
lesser ape
vsHylobatidae
7.0

A small agile animal that lives in trees with long arms and no tail

is the full family group rather than a single species

Compounds

family Hylobatidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of animals that includes gibbons and siamangs, small apes from Asia

Surface Forms

Hylobatidae singular
Hylobatidae plural

Etymology

Hylobatidae comes from Greek parts hylo- meaning 'forest' and batēs meaning 'walker', the same root you see in acrobat. So it means 'forest-walkers', which fits a family of apes like gibbons and siamangs that move through the trees.