Cercopithecus aethiops
Definition
Noun * Cercopithecus aethiops: A species of Old World monkey, commonly known as the vervet monkey or green monkey. It is characterized by its white underparts and olive-green back, with distinctive long white hair tufts on its cheeks. It is native to eastern and southern Africa.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The troop of Cercopithecus aethiops foraged along the riverbank.
- Researchers studied the social behavior of Cercopithecus aethiops in its natural habitat.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific and zoological contexts, Cercopithecus aethiops is the formal binomial nomenclature (genus and species) used for precise identification. In most general and ecological writing, the common names "vervet monkey" or "green monkey" are preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Vervet monkey (n): The most common common name for .
- Green monkey (n): Another common name for this species.
- Cercopithecus (n): The genus to which this species belongs, including other guenon monkeys.
- Old World monkey (n): The broader biological family (Cercopithecidae) that includes this species.
Synonyms
- Vervet monkey
- Green monkey
- (A revised taxonomic classification sometimes used.)
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it refers exclusively to a biological species.
Noun
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white and olive green East African monkey with long white tufts of hair beside the face
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