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Macaca

Macaca

2 9.0
A group of monkeys from Asia and Africa, including the rhesus and crab-eating monkeys
  • noun
  • /məˈkɑːkə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Macaca
  • The most significant species occurring here are the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) and the Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis).
  • Macaca macaque
  • Macaca mulatta

Examples

  • Other species, such as the crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis), have no problem surviving in a beach habitat.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Macaca species to learn more about their social structures.

  • The Macaca monkey is known for its intelligence and adaptability in various environments.

  • In many regions, Macaca monkeys are often seen foraging for food in groups.

Synonyms

genus Macaca
vsMacaca
  • Specialized
8.1

A group of monkeys from Africa and Asia, including rhesus and Japanese monkeys

is identical in meaning but shown without the formal genus label

Compounds

Macaca irus
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-tailed monkey that lives in Southeast Asia and often eats crabs

Macaca mulatta
  • Specialized
8.0

A monkey from southern Asia that scientists often use in medical research

Macaca radiata
  • Specialized
9.9

A monkey from southern India with a hat-like tuft of hair on its head

genus Macaca
  • Specialized
8.1

A group of monkeys from Africa and Asia, including rhesus and Japanese monkeys

Surface Forms

Macaca singular
Macacas plural

Etymology

Macaca is the scientific name for macaque monkeys and comes from Portuguese macaco, a word probably taken from a West African language meaning 'monkey'. So Macaca is simply the name used for these kinds of monkeys, like the rhesus and the crab-eating macaque.