Cebus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Cebidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cebus is a medium-sized primate known for its agility and intelligence in the Americas.
- Cebus monkeys are also referred to as capuchin monkeys and are native to the tropical forest regions.
- There are 15 species of cebus, distributed across the South American continent, divided into five genera.
- Cebus is the type genus of the Cebidae family and consists of five species of medium-sized to large primates.
- Research on the behavior and social structures of cebus monkeys has contributed significantly to the field of primatology.