genus cacajao
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of New World monkeys: "Genus Cacajao" is the scientific name for the genus comprising the uakari monkeys. These primates are characterized by their short tails, long shaggy fur, and distinctive bald, red faces.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Cacajao is native to the Amazon rainforest.
- Researchers are studying the social behavior within the genus Cacajao.
- The bald uakari is a well-known species of the genus Cacajao.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in biological classification to group related species. It follows the family Pitheciidae and contains several species, such as (bald uakari) and (black-headed uakari).
Variants and Related Words
- Cacajao (n): The abbreviated form often used in zoological contexts to refer to the genus.
- The study focused on the ecology of Cacajao.
- Uakari (n): The common name for any monkey belonging to the genus Cacajao.
- We saw a troop of red uakaris in the flooded forest.
Synonyms
- Uakari monkeys: The common name for the group.
- Cacajao (as an abbreviation for the genus name).
Noun
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uakaris
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