genus Cebus

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Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cebidae: Genus Cebus is the type genus for the family Cebidae. It comprises a group of New World monkeys commonly known as capuchin monkeys, characterized by their intelligence, prehensile tails, and varied omnivorous diet.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist specialized in studying the behavior of monkeys in genus Cebus.
    • Phylogenetic analysis confirmed the species' placement within genus Cebus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific classification to denote a specific rank (genus) grouping closely related species.
    • The classification genus Cebus is part of the subfamily Cebinae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cebus (n): The abbreviated or alternative form for the full genus name.
    • The study focused on several Cebus species.
  • Capuchin (n): The common name for monkeys belonging to this genus.
    • The organ grinder's monkey was a capuchin from genus Cebus.
Synonyms
  • Capuchin monkey genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its members.
Notes
  • This term is primarily used in scientific, zoological, and academic contexts. It is a proper noun in Latin binomial nomenclature and is typically italicized in print.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Cebidae

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