Cercopithecus talapoin

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A very small monkey that lives in wet forests near rivers in central and west Africa

noun

Specialized

: Cercopithecus talapoin

Unlike larger guenons, the Cercopithecus talapoin prefers dense, watery habitats near rivers.

Examples

The Cercopithecus talapoin is distinguished by its small size and agile movements among the trees.
Researchers observed a group of Cercopithecus talapoin in the swampy forests of Cameroon.
The Cercopithecus talapoin is known for its unique facial markings.
Many researchers study the Cercopithecus talapoin in their natural habitat.
Researchers observed a group of Cercopithecus talapoin in the swampy forests of Cameroon.
The Cercopithecus talapoin is distinguished by its small size and agile movements among the trees.
Unlike larger guenons, the Cercopithecus talapoin prefers dense, watery habitats near rivers.

Synonyms

talapoin

vsCercopithecus talapoin

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A very small monkey that lives in swampy forests of central and western Africa

is the formal scientific name used in taxonomy for that same species

Surface Forms

Cercopithecus talapoin singular

Cercopithecus talapoin plural

Morphology

Cercopithecus + talapoin

This is a literal taxonomic binomial where the genus name 'Cercopithecus' (a guenon) combined with the species epithet 'talapoin' (a tiny monkey) yields the straightforward meaning 'a species of guenon monkey, specifically the small talapoin.' Knowing both constituent meanings and the common cross-linguistic convention of genus+species naming makes the overall sense directly derivable for learners.

Etymology

Cercopithecus talapoin mixes a Greek scientific name and a local word: Cercopithecus joins words for 'tail' and 'monkey', and talapoin may come from a local African name sailors heard for a very small, lively monkey. So the name helps you remember it is a very small guenon, a little tree monkey that often lives near water.