leptorhine
Meanings
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noun
A type of primate, specifically a Old World monkey, belonging to the genus Macaca and the species M. leptoceros.
- "The leptorhine is a common monkey found in South Asia."
- "Leptorhines are known for their agility and social behavior."
- "The leptorhine's tail is used for balance and communication."
Variants
List of all variants of leptorhine that leads to same resultleptospiral , leptospire , leptospires
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek words 'leptos' meaning thin and 'rhinos' meaning nose, referring to the monkey's long, thin snout.
Trivia
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The rhesus macaque is the most widely used nonhuman primate in biomedical research.
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Leptorhines are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, and insects.
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They have a complex social structure and live in troops with a dominant male.
Related Concepts
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Old World monkeys: A group of primates native to Africa and Asia, characterized by a tail, opposable thumbs, and a well-developed cerebral cortex.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The leptorhine, also known as the rhesus macaque, has been used extensively in research due to its close genetic relationship to humans.
How to Memorize "leptorhine"
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visualize
- Imagine a monkey with a long, thin snout.
- Visualize a monkey common in South Asia. -
associate
- Associate the word with the image of a monkey with a long snout.
- Link the word to the concept of a primate common in South Asia. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the word 'lepto-monkey' to remember the word leptorhine.
- Use the phrase 'long-snout monkey' as a mnemonic.
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