mammal semnopithecus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of Old World monkeys: "Semnopithecus" is the genus name for a group of primates commonly known as gray langurs or Hanuman langurs. They are a type of mammal belonging to the family Cercopithecidae (Old World monkeys).
Usage
  • The term "Semnopithecus" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to this specific genus of monkeys.
  • It is typically used as a proper noun (capitalized) when referring to the genus in taxonomic classification.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Semnopithecus monkeys are often seen in the forests of the Indian subcontinent.
    • A common species within the genus Semnopithecus is the northern plains gray langur.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Context: In biological classification, "Semnopithecus" sits between the family level (Cercopithecidae) and the species level (e.g., ).
    • The researcher published a paper on the evolutionary history of the genus Semnopithecus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Langur (n): The common name for monkeys of the genus and some related genera.
    • Gray langurs are highly adaptable mammals.
  • Primate (n): The larger order of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
  • Cercopithecidae (n): The biological family of Old World monkeys, which includes the genus .
Synonyms
  • Gray langur
  • Hanuman langur
  • Entellus langur (refers to a specific species, )
Related Phrases
  • Genus Semnopithecus: The full taxonomic phrase used for precision.
    • The study focused on the social structure within the genus Semnopithecus.
Noun
  1. langurs

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