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genus macaca

 

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Noun genus macaca has 1 sense
  1. Macaca, genus Macaca - macaques; rhesus monkeys
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Cercopithecidae, family Cercopithecidae
    --1 has members: macaque

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Genus Macaca

Description:

The genus Macaca is a group of primates belonging to the family Cercopithecidae. It includes various species commonly known as macaques, which are found in different parts of the world.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Taxonomy:

In taxonomy, the term "genus Macaca" refers to a classification level used to group together several closely related species of macaques.

Example sentence: The genus Macaca consists of more than 20 species worldwide.

Sense 2 - Primates:

Genus Macaca represents a group of primates known as macaques, characterized by their slender bodies, long tails, and cheek pouches.

Example sentence: The Barbary macaque is one of the most famous species within the genus Macaca.

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