ateles

[US]//ˈætɪliːz//
[UK]//ˈætɪliːz//
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Translation

n.A genus of New World monkeys belonging to the family Atelidae, commonly known as spider monkeys, characterized by long limbs and a prehensile tail.
Word Forms
Pluralateless

Phrases & Collocations

ateles ape

ateles apes

ateles species

ateles genus

ateles group

ateles family

ateles study

ateles research

ateles conservation

ateles habitat

Example Sentences

ateles are highly social primates that live in groups of up to thirty individuals.

in the wild, ateles spend most of their time foraging for fruit in the canopy.

the prehensile tail of ateles serves as a fifth limb, providing crucial balance.

ateles communicate using a variety of vocalizations and facial expressions.

deforestation threatens ateles by fragmenting their natural habitat.

researchers study ateles to understand the evolution of primate social structures.

ateles exhibit remarkable agility when leaping between trees.

conservation programs aim to protect ateles from hunting and habitat loss.

ateles play a key role in seed dispersal across tropical ecosystems.

female ateles usually give birth to a single offspring every two to three years.

the diet of ateles consists primarily of ripe fruits, leaves, and occasional insects.

scientists monitor ateles populations using camera traps and acoustic sensors.

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