hylobates (Meaning)
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hylobates (n)
gibbons
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hylobates Sentence Examples
- Hylobates, commonly known as gibbons, are arboreal apes that live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
- The hylobates species exhibits remarkable agility and speed in the trees, using their long arms for brachiation.
- Hylobates lar, the white-handed gibbon, is a charismatic and playful species.
- Hylobates agilis, the agile gibbon, is known for its acrobatic leaps and graceful movements.
- Hylobates syndactylus, the siamang, is the largest of the hylobates species, with males weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Hylobates klossii, the Kloss's gibbon, is a critically endangered species found only on the island of Sumatra.
- Hylobates pileatus, the capped gibbon, has distinctive black fur on its head and chest.
- Hylobates leucogenys, the white-cheeked gibbon, is a social species that lives in small family groups.
- Hylobates moloch, the Javan gibbon, is found exclusively on the island of Java and is considered endangered.
- The conservation of hylobates species is crucial for the preservation of tropical rainforest ecosystems in Southeast Asia.
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gibbons
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Hylobates, commonly known as gibbons, are arboreal apes that live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
The hylobates species exhibits remarkable agility and speed in the trees, using their long arms for brachiation.
Hylobates lar, the white-handed gibbon, is a charismatic and playful species.
Hylobates agilis, the agile gibbon, is known for its acrobatic leaps and graceful movements.
