"Cercopithecoidea" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cercopithecioidea is a suborder of primates that includes Old World monkeys, which are primates that belong to the infraorder Simiiformes. This suborder is characterized by the absence of a tail and the presence of a flat face, as well as a number of other physical and behavioral characteristics.
Cercopithecoidea
Cercopithecoidea is a superfamily of Old World monkeys, including macaques and baboons. Here are five usage examples:
Cercopithecoid refers to a group of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. It is a suborder of anthropoid primates that excludes lemurs and lorises. Cercopithecoids are characterized by their elongated heads, powerful jaws, and adaptations for climbing and jumping. They are found primarily in Africa and Asia, and include families such as macaques, baboons, and langurs. The term "cercopithecoid" comes from the Greek words "kerkos", meaning "tail", and "pithekos", meaning "ape".