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GRIVET MONKEYS

\ɡɹˈɪvɪt mˈʌnkɪz], \ɡɹˈɪvɪt mˈʌnkɪz], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈɪ_v_ɪ_t m_ˈʌ_n_k_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of GRIVET MONKEYS

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A species of CERCOPITHECUS containing three subspecies: C. tantalus, C. pygerythrus, and C. sabeus. They are found in the forests and savannas of Africa. The African green monkey (C. pygerythrus) is the natural host of SIV and is used in AIDS research.

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