Catarrhinian (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The study focused on the social behaviors of catarrhinian primates in their natural habitats.
- Catarrhinian monkeys have a unique nasal structure with downward-facing nostrils.
- Researchers discovered a new species of catarrhinian primate in the dense forests of Southeast Asia.
- The catarrhinian family includes a wide range of species, from macaques to baboons.
- Catarrhinian monkeys are known for their advanced cognitive abilities and complex social structures.