mandrillus sphinx
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Definition
Noun: 1. A large primate of West Africa: Mandrillus sphinx is the scientific name for the mandrill, a species of Old World monkey. It is characterized by its extremely colorful face and hindquarters, which are most vivid in dominant adult males.
Usage Notes
- This term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts. In everyday language, the common name "mandrill" is almost always used instead.
- It is a singular noun. The standard plural form is (the same as the singular) when referring to the species taxonomically. In general description, you can say "mandrills" or "mandrill monkeys."
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The study focused on the social structure of Mandrillus sphinx in Gabon.
- Mandrillus sphinx is one of the world's most colorful mammals.
- Descriptive Context:
- We saw a male Mandrillus sphinx, its blue and red face unmistakable, sitting at the edge of the clearing.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Classification: The name follows binomial nomenclature. is the genus, and is the specific epithet. It is always written in italics, with the genus name capitalized.
- In Conservation: The term is used in official documents regarding species protection.
- The IUCN Red List classifies Mandrillus sphinx as Vulnerable.
Variants and Related Words
- Mandrill (n): The common English name for .
- Drill (n): () A closely related but less colorful primate species in the same genus.
- Baboon (n): A more general term for several types of large, terrestrial monkeys, including mandrills. is sometimes called a "forest baboon."
Synonyms
- Mandrill (This is the direct and most common synonym in non-scientific English.)
Related Phrases
- Old World monkey: The broader biological family (Cercopithecidae) to which belongs.
- Sexual dimorphism: A key feature of this species, referring to the significant size and color difference between males and females.
Noun
- baboon of west Africa with a bright red and blue muzzle and blue hindquarters