Muriqui
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Muriqui is a noun meaning A New World monkey of the genus Brachyteles, found in Brazilian forests.
Meaning
A New World monkey of the genus Brachyteles, found in Brazilian forests.
Example Sentences
Finally, if muriquis are strongly folivorous, they should conserve energy expenditure by using a relatively small area with just enough leaf sources to meet their nutritional needs, and devote a large proportion of their day to resting.
Word Forms
- muriquis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mico, quica, myiobius, motuca, ringtail, mamuque.
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