Symphalangus (Noun)
Meaning
Used in some classifications for the siamangs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In some primate classifications, the siamang is placed in the genus Symphalangus.
- Symphalangus is used to describe a specific genus that includes only the siamangs.
- Taxonomists sometimes group the siamangs into the distinct genus Symphalangus.
- The genus Symphalangus is limited to the species of the siamang, a type of lesser ape.
- Biologists may categorize the siamang species under the Symphalangus genus classification.