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