Cebus capucinus
- noun
- Specialized
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Cebus capucinus
- Researchers studied the intelligence of Cebus capucinus in various problem-solving experiments.
Examples
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The Cebus capucinus is often seen using tools to access food in the wild.
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Tourists are sometimes fascinated by the playful behavior of the Cebus capucinus in Costa Rican forests.
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The Cebus capucinus is known for its playful behavior.
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Have you ever seen a Cebus capucinus in the wild?
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The Cebus capucinus, also known as the white-faced capuchin, is often seen swinging through the trees in Central America.
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Visitors to the national park were excited to spot the Cebus capucinus foraging for food in the treetops.
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In many documentaries, the Cebus capucinus is highlighted for its clever social behaviors and adaptability in the wild.
Synonyms
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A small monkey from Central and South America with thick hair on its head
A small monkey from Central and South America with thick hair on its head like a hood
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cebus + capucinus
This is a Linnaean binomial: 'Cebus' names the genus (capuchin monkeys) but 'capucinus' is a Latin species epithet (not a common English word and marked as not found). The sequence functions as a taxonomic label rather than a compositional phrase describable from ordinary English vocabulary, so a B1 learner—even knowing 'Cebus'—would not reliably infer the species' descriptive meaning from the parts.
Etymology
Cebus capucinus may get its name from the Capuchin monks because the monkey's white head and thick hair look like a monk's hood or 'cowl'. That's why the name was used for this species of monkey.