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Mandrillus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Mandrillus
Tree Number(s)
B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.112.199.120.530
Unique ID
D048528
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D048528
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Drill
Mandrill
Mandrillus leucophaeus
Mandrillus sphinx
Registry Numbers
txid9567
txid9568
txid9561
Related Numbers
txid9561
txid9568
Previous Indexing
Papio (1972-2004)
Public MeSH Note
2005; see PAPIO 1992-2004; for DRILL and MANDRILL use PAPIO 1981-2004
History Note
2005; use PAPIO 1992-2004; for DRILL and MANDRILL use PAPIO 1981-2004
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/07
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Mandrillus Preferred
Drill Narrower
Mandrill Narrower
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