colobus guereza
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of African monkey: "Colobus guereza" is a species of Old World monkey belonging to the genus Colobus. It is characterized by its distinctive black and white fur.
- Physical description: It typically has a predominantly black coat with long, white hair forming a U-shaped mantle on its back and flanks, and a white tail tuft. The face is framed by white hair.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The colobus guereza is known for its striking black and white coloration.
- Researchers observed a troop of colobus guereza in the Ethiopian highlands.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific classification: The term is used in zoological and ecological contexts to refer specifically to this primate species, , also commonly known as the mantled guereza or Abyssinian black-and-white colobus.
- The diet of Colobus guereza consists mainly of leaves.
Variants and Related Words
- Guereza (n): A common name for this monkey.
- The guereza's loud calls can be heard in the forest.
- Mantled guereza (n): Another name for the same species.
- Colobus monkey (n): The general group to which this species belongs.
- Colobus monkeys are known for their lack of thumbs.
Synonyms
- Mantled colobus
- Abyssinian black-and-white colobus
Related Phrases
- "Colobus guereza population": Refers to groups of this species in a specific area.
- The colobus guereza population in that reserve is stable.
Noun
- a colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body