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If you're really just talking about monkeys then you have to start with old world or new world monkey families such as Cebidae (new world capuchin type) or Callitrichidae (new world tamarans and marmosets) or Cercopithidae (old world monkeys) then they break down further from there.
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∙ 12y agoThat depends on the monkey. There are approximately 260 extant (living) species of monkey.
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Human name is homo sapiens.what is genus species of monkey?
The genus species of monkeys varies depending on the specific type of monkey. For example, the genus species of a Rhesus monkey is Macaca mulatta, while the genus species of a Capuchin monkey is Cebus capucinus.
What animals are related to sea monkeys?
So called "sea monkeys" a really brine shrimp. They are a very tiny species of shrimp.
What is the Scientific name for a capuchin monkey?
The scientific name is Ateles hybridus. The term "hybrid spider monkey" is sometimes used for the species, because it has traits that originally suggested it was a subspecies of either of two other species.
Two species are classified in the same genus. How does this classification reflect the evolutionary relationship between the two species?
it means the species shared a common ancestor in the recent past
What determines whether two species are in the same genus?
Two species are typically placed in the same genus based on shared physical characteristics, genetic similarities, and common evolutionary ancestry. Taxonomists consider a combination of these factors when determining the classification of species into different genera.
Do monkeys turn into gorillas?
monkeys are monkeys. gorillas are gorillas. they are two separate species of primates
Are we really monkeys?
No. Humans and monkeys evolved from the same ancestor, but they are two completely different species.
How many spider monkeys are left.?
The population trend for spider monkeys is decreasing. The IUCN Red List lists one species as vulnerable, four species as endangered and two species as critically endangered. Note:There are a total of 7 species of spider monkeys.
What species do Sea-Monkeys belong to?
Sea-Monkeys are a miniature species of shrimp.
Are monkeys and apes the same species?
No, apes and monkeys are not even the same genus. There are many differennt species of apes and there are many different species of monkeys.
How many monkey types are there?
Monkeys are divided into two major types: old world monkeys (cercopithecoids) and new world monkeys (platyrrhini). (It's not really clear what you mean by "types". Do you mean species? There are 264 known species of monkey.)
What percent of howler monkeys are endangered?
Of the 15 species only two are considered endangered.
When do new species of monkeys will be found?
scienist dont know when new species of monkeys will be found.
How many monkeys are usually in one troop?
The group size for monkeys can vary from species to species. Some species have groups of up to 600 monkeys and others groups are smaller.
Are monkeys prey?
Yes, monkeys are preyed on by several species of animals. The predator depends on the species of monkey that is preyed upon. Large birds will prey on the smaller monkeys and large cat species prey on other monkeys.
What kind of pattern markings do monkeys have?
There are many, many different species and subspecies of monkeys. Each has its own unique markings. 264 species of monkeys are known. Monkeys are divided into two groups, old world (cercopithecoid) and new world (platyrrhine). They are quite distinct from each other. The old world monkeys are closely related to apes, while new world monkeys are very distant from apes and other monkeys.
Are monkeys human?
Humans are primates, but we are not monkeys. Monkeys are a different sub-species of primates. Humans are closely related to the ape species : Gorillas, Bonobos, Chimpanzees, Orangutans and Gibbons.
