genus cebus
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
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type genus of the Cebidae
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