hylobate (Meaning)
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hylobate (n.)
Any species of the genus Hylobates; a gibbon, or long-armed ape. See Gibbon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hylobate
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hylobate Sentence Examples
- Hylobatids, commonly known as gibbons, are long-armed primates native to Southeast Asia.
- Hylobatinae, the taxonomic group encompassing hylobatids, includes 18 extant species.
- Hylobatids are arboreal and have long, slender fingers adapted for swinging through trees.
- The largest hylobatid species, the Siamang, can weigh up to 13 kilograms.
- Hylobatids typically live in family groups, with males and females sharing parental duties.
- Hylobatids' diets consist primarily of fruits, leaves, and insects.
- Hylobatids are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which are often described as "singing."
- The Tonkin snub-nosed hylobatid is a critically endangered species found only in Vietnam.
- Hylobatids' long arms and agile bodies allow them to navigate dense forest canopies with ease.
- Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect hylobatids and their forest habitats from deforestation and illegal hunting.
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Any species of the genus Hylobates; a gibbon, or long-armed ape. See Gibbon.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hylobatids, commonly known as gibbons, are long-armed primates native to Southeast Asia.
Hylobatinae, the taxonomic group encompassing hylobatids, includes 18 extant species.
Hylobatids are arboreal and have long, slender fingers adapted for swinging through trees.
The largest hylobatid species, the Siamang, can weigh up to 13 kilograms.
