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Cebus

Cebus

9.7
A group of monkeys from Central and South America that includes capuchin monkeys
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːbəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Cebus is a fascinating monkey species.

Examples

  • Researchers have observed that Cebus monkeys use tools in the wild.

  • The Cebus genus includes several species of capuchin monkeys.

  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting many members of the Cebus genus.

  • Many Cebuses are found in the rainforests.

  • The cebus monkey is known for its intelligence and problem-solving abilities.

  • In Central America, tourists often enjoy watching cebus monkeys swinging through the trees.

  • Biologists study the social behavior of the cebus monkey in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

capuchin
vsCebus
4 8.2

A small monkey from Central and South America with thick hair on its head

is the scientific genus name used in formal biological classification

Compounds

Cebus capucinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small monkey with a white face and dark body from Central and South America

Surface Forms

Cebus singular
Cebuses plural

Etymology

Cebus comes from an old Greek word kebos that means 'long-tailed monkey', so it is the scientific name for the capuchin monkeys of Central and South America.