Definition

Noun: * African green monkey: A common species of Old World monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) found in savannah and woodland habitats. It is characterized by a greenish-grey back, a pale chest and abdomen, and a distinctive yellow tip on its long tail.

Usage

• The African green monkey is often studied in biomedical research.
• Troops of African green monkeys forage for fruits and leaves in the open woodlands.
• Researchers observed the social behavior of the African green monkey.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically in zoology, primatology, and virology. This species is a natural host for the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which is critical in HIV/AIDS research.
• In historical contexts, it may be referred to as the "green monkey" or "vervet monkey," though taxonomically these are closely related but distinct species.

Variants and Related Words

• Green monkey: A common name that can refer to this species () but is sometimes used more broadly for other species.
• Vervet monkey (): A closely related species with a similar appearance but different geographic range and some distinct physical markers.
• Grivet (): Another closely related species within the same genus.
• Old World monkey: The broader biological family (Cercopithecidae) to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Savannah monkey (descriptive synonym)
• Chlorocebus sabaeus (scientific binomial name)

Related Phrases

• SIV host: A phrase describing its role as a natural reservoir for the simian immunodeficiency virus.
• Non-human primate model: A term used in scientific literature where this species serves as a model for human disease research.

Noun

1. common savannah monkey with greenish-grey back and yellow tail