Mandrillus
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of primates: Mandrillus is the genus name for two species of large, colorful Old World monkeys: the mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) and the drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus). They are closely related to baboons and are characterized by their distinctive facial coloration and elongated snouts.
Usage Examples
- The mandrillus is a fascinating genus of primate, known for its vivid facial and rump coloration.
- Researchers are studying the social structure of the mandrillus in its natural habitat.
- The drill, a member of the genus Mandrillus, is one of Africa's most endangered primates.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The word is used in scientific and zoological writing to classify these animals precisely. It is always italicized in formal taxonomic writing.
- The family Cercopithecidae includes the genera Papio (baboons) and Mandrillus.
- As a modifier: While primarily a noun, it can function attributively to describe characteristics of the genus.
- The mandrillus social system is complex and hierarchical.
Variants and Related Words
- Mandrill (): The larger and more brightly colored species within the genus, with blue and red facial skin.
- Drill (): The other species in the genus, with a black face and less vivid coloration.
- Baboon ( spp.): A closely related genus of Old World monkeys, often compared to .
Synonyms
- (For the common species) Mandrill, drill.
- (More broadly) Primate, Old World monkey.
Notes on Meaning
- The term mandrillus refers specifically to the genus level of biological classification. It is not a synonym for the common name "mandrill," which refers to only one of the two species () within that genus. In non-scientific contexts, "mandrill" is the far more common term.
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