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Colobus (Noun)

Meaning

Arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The colobus monkey is known for its striking appearance and agile movements through the trees.
  • Researchers have been studying the colobus for years, trying to learn more about its behavior and habitat.
  • In the forest, a troop of colobus monkeys leaped effortlessly from branch to branch, their long fur flowing in the wind.
  • Visitors to the primate sanctuary were fascinated by the colobus, with its unusual appearance and lively antics.
  • Zoologists classify the colobus as a type of Old World monkey, characterized by its reduced thumbs and specialized hands.

Synonyms

  • Colobus Monkey

Hypernyms

  • Catarrhine

Hyponyms

  • Colobus Guereza
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