Organisms

Mandrillus

A genus of the subfamily CERCOPITHECINAE, family CERCOPITHECIDAE, comprising two species: the drill (M. leucophaeus) and the mandrill (M. sphinx). They are usually found in thick rainforest and have a gentle disposition despite their ferocious reputation. Some authors consider Mandrillus a subgenus of PAPIO.

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Abstract

A genus of the subfamily CERCOPITHECINAE, family CERCOPITHECIDAE, comprising two species: the drill (M. leucophaeus) and the mandrill (M. sphinx). They are usually found in thick rainforest and have a gentle disposition despite their ferocious reputation. Some authors consider Mandrillus a subgenus of PAPIO.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Drill
  • Mandrill
  • Mandrillus leucophaeus
  • Mandrillus sphinx
  • Drills
  • Mandrills

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, psychology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

2005; use PAPIO 1992-2004; for DRILL and MANDRILL use PAPIO 1981-2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Papio (1972-2004)

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.649w.313w.988w.400w.112w.199w.120w.530w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mandrillus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D048528. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D048528
  2. Mandrillus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandrillus
  3. Mandrillus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q798426