Anthropoid Ape (Noun)
Meaning
Any tailless ape of the families Pongidae and Hylobatidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gorilla is a large anthropoid ape that inhabits the forests of central Africa.
- Anthropoid apes are known for their advanced cognitive abilities and social behavior.
- Chimpanzees and orangutans are examples of anthropoid apes that have been observed using tools.
- In the primate section of the zoo, visitors can see several species of anthropoid apes.
- Anthropoid apes possess a unique combination of physical and mental characteristics that distinguish them from other primates.