guereza
Definition
Noun: * A type of colobus monkey (Colobus guereza) characterized by its striking black and white coloration. It has a predominantly black body with a U-shaped white mantle of long, silky hair on its back and sides, and a long white tail tuft.
Usage
The word "guereza" is a specific zoological term used to refer to this particular species of African monkey. * The guereza is also commonly known as the mantled colobus or the Abyssinian black-and-white colobus. * Researchers observed a troop of guerezas feeding on leaves in the canopy.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used precisely within scientific, zoological, and wildlife conservation contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Mantled colobus: A common alternative name for the guereza.
- Colobus guereza: The full binomial (scientific) name.
- Colobus monkey: The general genus to which the guereza belongs.
Synonyms
- Mantled colobus
- Abyssinian black-and-white colobus
Related Terms
- Primate: The order of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
- Folivore: An animal that primarily eats leaves, which describes the guereza's diet.
Noun
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a colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body
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