cercocebus
Definition
Noun: A genus of Old World monkeys, commonly known as mangabeys, characterized by their long limbs and tails, and typically found in the forests of central and western Africa. They are distinguished by their white eyelids and are arboreal, diurnal primates.
Usage
The word "Cercocebus" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the taxonomic genus. It is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts.
Examples: - The researcher studied the social behavior of Cercocebus. - Cercocebus species are threatened by habitat loss. - The Cercocebus atys, or sooty mangabey, is a well-known member of this genus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, the genus name is always capitalized and italicized.
- It can be used attributively to modify other nouns (e.g., morphology, population).
Variants and Related Words
- Mangabey (n): The common name for monkeys of the genera and .
- Cercocebus atys (n): The sooty mangabey, a species within the genus.
- Cercocebus torquatus (n): The red-capped mangabey, another species within the genus.
Synonyms
- Mangabey (This is the common name, not a direct scientific synonym for the genus name itself).
Notes
- "Cercocebus" is a specific scientific label. In non-scientific writing, the common name "mangabey" is more frequently used, though it can refer to a related genus () as well.
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly specialized term.
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mangabeys
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