Cercopithecus
- noun
- /ˌsɜr.kəˈpɪθ.ɪ.kəs/
- Specialized
- The Cercopithecus genus includes a wide variety of brightly colored guenon monkeys.
Examples
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Researchers observed the behavior of several Cercopithecus species in their natural rainforest habitat.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect endangered members of the Cercopithecus genus.
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The Cercopithecus is known for its vibrant colors.
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Did you see the Cercopithecus at the zoo?
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect endangered members of the Cercopithecus genus.
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Researchers observed the behavior of several Cercopithecus species in their natural rainforest habitat.
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The Cercopithecus genus includes a wide variety of brightly colored guenon monkeys.
Synonyms
A small African monkey with a long tail and long hair around its face
A small slender African monkey with long back legs, a long tail, and hair around its face
Compounds
- Specialized
A small East African monkey called the vervet with white and greenish fur and white hair beside its face
- Specialized
A small monkey with a black face and hands that lives in southern Africa
- Specialized
A common West African monkey with a greenish back and a yellow tail that lives on the savannah
- Specialized
A very small monkey that lives in wet forests near rivers in central and west Africa
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cercopithecus comes from Greek parts kerkos ('tail') and pithecus ('monkey'), so it means 'tailed monkey' and that is a helpful way to remember this group of African guenon monkeys.