papio ursinus

Thân thiện

A troop of Papio ursinus forages for food on the open savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of baboon: Papio ursinus is the scientific name for a specific primate, commonly known as the chacma baboon. It is characterized by its greyish-brown fur and is native to regions in southern and eastern Africa.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The troop of Papio ursinus foraged along the riverbank. (A group of chacma baboons searched for food along the edge of the river.)
  • Researchers are studying the social behavior of Papio ursinus. (Scientists are investigating how these baboons interact within their groups.)

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The term is used in biological and zoological classifications to precisely identify this species within the genus .
  • The specimen was identified as Papio ursinus based on cranial morphology. (The animal was classified as a chacma baboon by examining the shape of its skull.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chacma baboon (n): The common name for .
  • The chacma baboon is the largest of the baboon species.
• Baboon (n): The general term for Old World monkeys of the genus .
  • Baboons are known for their complex social structures.

Synonyms

• Chacma: A direct synonym referring to the same animal.
• Greyish baboon: A descriptive synonym based on its appearance.

Related Phrases

• Troop of Papio ursinus: A standard phrase for a group of these baboons.
  • A large troop of Papio ursinus crossed the road.

Học thuật

Noun

1. greyish baboon of southern and eastern Africa

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chacma
• chacma baboon
• Papio ursinus