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Monkey
Monkey (/ˈmʌŋki/) is a common name that may refer to certain groups of mammals of the primate order. The term is applied descriptively to groups of primates, such as families of New World monkeys and Old World monkeys.
Etymology
The word "monkey" is derived from the Middle Low German 'Monnekijn', which itself is derived from the Italian 'Monna', meaning "a female ape". The word was later modified to 'Monkey' in English.
Related Terms
- Primate: An order of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
- New World monkeys: A term referring to the five families of primates that are found in the tropical regions of Central and South America and Mexico.
- Old World monkeys: A term referring to the family of primates that are native to Africa and Asia, includes about 138 species.
- Simian: Referring to monkeys or apes, it is derived from the Latin word 'simia', which means "ape" or "monkey".
- Hominoid: A term that includes all modern and extinct apes and humans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monkey
- Wikipedia's article - Monkey
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