crab-eating macaque

Thân thiện

A crab-eating macaque wades through shallow water looking for food.

Definition

Noun: * A species of monkey (Macaca fascicularis) native to Southeast Asia, including regions such as Borneo and the Philippines. It is known for its adaptability to various habitats, including forests and coastal areas, and its omnivorous diet, which can include crabs and other crustaceans.

Usage

The term "crab-eating macaque" is used specifically to identify this particular primate species. It functions as a compound noun. * Scientists are studying the social behavior of the crab-eating macaque. * The crab-eating macaque is also known as the long-tailed macaque. * A troop of crab-eating macaques was foraging along the riverbank.

Advanced Usage

• The species is a common subject in biomedical research due to its physiological similarities to humans.
• In some regions, crab-eating macaques are considered invasive species when introduced outside their native range, as they can impact local ecosystems.

Variants and Related Words

• Long-tailed macaque: The most common alternative name for the same species ().
• Cynomolgus monkey: A name used primarily in laboratory and research contexts for this species.
• Macaque (n.): The broader genus () to which this species belongs, which includes other monkeys like the rhesus macaque.

Synonyms

• Long-tailed macaque
• Cynomolgus monkey (scientific/medical context)

Related Phrases

• Invasive species: A term often associated with populations of crab-eating macaques in non-native habitats like Florida (USA) or Mauritius.
• Primate research: A field where this species is frequently utilized.

Học thuật

Noun

1. monkey of southeast Asia, Borneo and the Philippines

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