Definitions for siamang
ˈsi əˌmæŋsia·mang

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1. siamang, Hylobates syndactylus, Symphalangus syndactylusnoun

   large black gibbon of Sumatra having the 2nd and 3rd toes partially united by a web

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1. siamangnoun

   A large black gibbon, Symphalangus syndactylus, from Sumatra

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1. Siamang

   The siamang (, also UK: ; Symphalangus syndactylus) is an arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The largest of the gibbons, the siamang can be twice the size of other gibbons, reaching 1 m (3.3 ft) in height, and weighing up to 14 kg (31 lb). It is the only species in the genus Symphalangus. Fossils of siamangs dates back to the Middle Pleistocene.Two features distinguish the siamang from other gibbons. First, two digits on each foot—the second and third toes—are partially joined by a membrane, hence the specific name syndactylus, from the Ancient Greek σύν, sun-, "with" + δάκτυλος, daktulos, "finger". Second, a large gular sac (throat pouch), found in both males and females of the species, can be inflated to the size of the siamang's head, allowing it to make loud, resonating calls or songs. Two subspecies of the siamang may exist. If so, they are the nominate Sumatran siamang (S. s. syndactylus) and the Malaysian siamang (S. s. continentis, in Malay peninsula). Otherwise, the Malaysian individuals are only a population. The siamang occurs sympatrically with other gibbons; its two ranges are entirely within the combined ranges of the agile gibbon and the lar gibbon. The siamang can live to around 40 years in captivity.While the illegal pet trade takes a toll on wild populations, the principal threat to the siamang is habitat loss in both Indonesia and Malaysia. The palm oil production industry is clearing large swaths of forest, reducing the habitat of the siamang, along with those of other species, such as the Sumatran tiger.

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1. siamang

   A siamang is a type of gibbon native to the forests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra. It is the largest of the gibbon species and is known for its distinctive throat pouch, which it uses to amplify its calls. Siamang are arboreal creatures, spending the majority of their lives in trees. They are also known for their long, powerful arms that they use for brachiation, or swinging from branch to branch. Like all gibbons, siamang are primates and are more closely related to humans than to monkeys.

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1. Siamangnoun

   a gibbon (Hylobates syndactylus), native of Sumatra. It has the second and third toes partially united by a web

2. Etymology: [Malay simang.]

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1. Siamang

   The siamang is a tailless, arboreal, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra. The largest of the lesser apes, the siamang can be twice the size of other gibbons, reaching 1 m in height, and weighing up to 14 kg. The siamang is the only species in the genus Symphalangus. The siamang is distinctive for two reasons. The first is that two digits on each foot are partially joined by a membrane—hence the name "syndactylus", from the Ancient Greek sun-, "united" + daktulos, "finger". The second is the large gular sac, which is a throat pouch that can be inflated to the size of the siamang's head, allowing the animal to make loud, resonating calls or songs. There may be two subspecies of the siamang. If so, they are the nominate Sumatran siamang and the Malaysian siamang. Otherwise, the Malaysian individuals are only a population. The siamang occurs sympatrically with other gibbons; its two ranges are entirely within the combined ranges of the agile gibbon and the lar gibbon. Although the siamang is given a name different from that of other gibbons, this division is not cladistically sound, since the genus Nomascus split from the rest of the gibbons before the Symphalangus split.

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1. Siamang

   sē′a-mang, n. the largest of the gibbons, found in Sumatra and Malacca. [Malay.]

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1. • Lesser Ape

Anagrams for siamang »

1. gas main

2. misanga

3. Misanga

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of siamang in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of siamang in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of siamang in a Sentence

1. Greg Bockheim:

   A siamang birth is an important addition to this critically endangered lesser ape, and watching a baby grow and engage with its family is special for all of us.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=siamang
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Siamang
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamang
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siamang
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=siamang
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=siamang