genus cercocebus

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genus cercocebus

The genus cercocebus includes several species of monkeys known as semi-terrestrial mangabeys.

Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic genus within the family Cercopithecidae, commonly known as mangabeys. These are Old World monkeys characterized by their long limbs, tails, and distinctive white eyelids.

Usage Notes
  • "Genus Cercocebus" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in biological and zoological contexts. It refers to the entire group or category of mangabey species classified under this genus.
  • The word is typically used in academic writing, research papers, and taxonomic classifications. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
  • The white-eyelid mangabeys belong to the genus Cercocebus.
  • A comparative study was conducted on the social structures of monkeys in genus Cercocebus.
  • Genus Cercocebus is distinguished from the related genus by cranial and dental features.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in a taxonomic hierarchy: Kingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Class: Mammalia > Order: Primates > Family: Cercopithecidae > Genus: Cercocebus.
  • It can be used in discussions about primate evolution, biodiversity, and conservation. For example: "Conservation efforts are critical for several species within genus Cercocebus."
Variants and Related Words
  • Cercocebus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same scientific contexts (e.g., "Cercocebus atys").
  • Mangabey (n): The common name for monkeys of this genus.
  • Cercopithecidae (n): The biological family that includes this genus, often called Old World monkeys.
Synonyms
  • Mangabeys (This is the common name, not a direct taxonomic synonym but refers to the same group of animals).
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
  • Taxonomy: The science of classification.
  • Genus: A rank in biological classification above species and below family.
  • Type species: The species that defines a genus. For genus Cercocebus, it is .
genus cercocebus

The genus cercocebus includes several species of monkeys known as semi-terrestrial mangabeys.

Noun
  1. mangabeys

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