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monkey

(Encyclopedia)monkey, any of a large and varied group of mammals of the primate order. The term monkey includes all primates that do not belong to the categories human, ape, or prosimian; however, monkeys do have c...

monkey-puzzle tree

(Encyclopedia)monkey-puzzle tree, evergreen tree (Araucaria araucana) native to Chile and widely cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental. The symmetrical branches have an unusual angularity and are completely covered...

guenon

(Encyclopedia)guenon: see monkey.

guereza

(Encyclopedia)guereza: see monkey.

mangabey

(Encyclopedia)mangabey: see monkey.

langur

(Encyclopedia)langur: see monkey.

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