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What does the word species mean in the sentence below?The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.
A
enemies
B
kinds
C
likes
D
sizes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A zoo is a place where animals live in captivity and are put on display for people to view. The word “zoo” is short for “zoological park.” Zoos contain wide varieties of animals that are native to all parts of the Earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scientific name of the monkey is Cercopithecidae. Monkeys are classified as simiiformes catarrhini and simiiformes platyrrhini. The term “simian” is derived from the Latin word “simia, ” which means “ape or monkey.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Although gorillas are apes, not monkeys, they fit into the Old World category. Other ape species include: Bonobos. Chimpanzees.

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