Erythrocebus patas
- noun
- Specialized
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Erythrocebus patas
- The Erythrocebus patas has a distinctive reddish coat and a long tail used for balance.
Examples
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The Erythrocebus patas is known for its remarkable running speed across the African savanna.
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Researchers observed a group of Erythrocebus patas feeding in the grasslands near the river.
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The Erythrocebus patas is known for its incredible speed.
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Did you see the Erythrocebus patas at the zoo?
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Researchers observed a group of Erythrocebus patas feeding in the grasslands near the river.
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The Erythrocebus patas has a distinctive reddish coat and a long tail used for balance.
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The Erythrocebus patas is known for its remarkable running speed across the African savanna.
Synonyms
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A reddish monkey with a long tail that lives on the ground and runs fast in West Africa
A small monkey with reddish fur and a long tail that lives in West Africa and moves quickly
A group of patas monkeys that live in central and west Africa
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a taxonomic binomial formed by a genus name plus a species epithet, so the overall meaning is directly compositional: it denotes a particular kind of monkey. Given the provided constituent meanings ('Erythrocebus' = a genus of African monkeys; 'patas' = a speedy long‑tailed monkey), a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer it refers to that specific monkey species.
Etymology
Erythrocebus patas comes from old name parts: Erythrocebus points to its 'red' coat and patas refers to its long legs and fast running on the ground. So the name gives a clear picture of this reddish, long-tailed monkey that runs quickly across the open grassland.