Genus Cebus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Cebidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cebus is a genus of capuchin monkeys that is widely distributed throughout Central and South America.
- The genus Cebus is part of the family Cebidae and includes several species of primates.
- Cebus capucinus, also known as the white-faced capuchin, is one of the most well-known species within the genus Cebus.
- The genus Cebus is thought to have originated in the tropical forests of Central America, where it is still found today.
- In addition to Cebus, the family Cebidae also includes several other genera of New World monkeys.