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patas

A patas monkey runs quickly across the dry savanna.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A species of Old World monkey: "patas" refers specifically to Erythrocebus patas, a reddish, long-tailed, terrestrial monkey native to the savannas and grasslands of West Africa. It is known for its exceptional running speed.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The patas is often called the "military monkey" due to its reddish coat and upright posture.
    • Researchers observed a troop of patas foraging on the ground.
    • Its long legs make the patas the fastest primate on land.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used almost exclusively in zoological, ecological, and primatological contexts to refer to this specific monkey species. It is not typically used in general conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Patas monkey: The full common name.
  • Erythrocebus patas: The scientific binomial name.
  • Hussar monkey: An alternative common name, referencing its reddish coat resembling historical hussar uniforms.
  • Wadi monkey: Another name, referencing its habitat near dry riverbeds (wadis).
Synonyms
  • Red guenon: A descriptive synonym highlighting its color and taxonomic group (guenons).
  • Military monkey: A colloquial synonym.
Related Phrases / Terms
  • Old World monkey: The broader taxonomic family (Cercopithecidae) to which the patas belongs.
  • Terrestrial primate: A descriptive term for primates that live primarily on the ground, like the patas.
patas

A patas monkey runs quickly across the dry savanna.

Noun
  1. reddish long-tailed monkey of west Africa

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