bonnet monkey
Definition
Noun 1. A type of Indian macaque characterized by a distinctive patch of hair on its head resembling a cap or bonnet. This term specifically refers to the bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata), a primate native to southern India. The defining feature is the whorl of long, dark hair radiating from a central point on the crown, which looks like a hat or bonnet.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The bonnet monkey sat on the temple wall, its distinctive cap of hair clearly visible.
- Researchers are studying the social behavior of the bonnet monkey in its natural habitat.
- Unlike the more common rhesus macaque, the bonnet monkey is easily identified by the whorl of hair on its head.
Advanced Usage
- Zoological/Scientific Context: The term is used almost exclusively in zoological, wildlife, and conservation contexts to distinguish this specific species from other macaques.
- The paper compared the foraging strategies of the bonnet monkey with those of the lion-tailed macaque.
Variants and Related Words
- Bonnet macaque (n): The full common name; a direct synonym.
- The bonnet macaque is listed as a species of "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
- Macaca radiata (n): The scientific Latin name for the species.
Synonyms
- Bonnet macaque: The most precise and commonly used synonym.
- Indian macaque: A broader term that can refer to several species, including the bonnet monkey.
Noun
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Indian macaque with a bonnet-like tuft of hair
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