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Platyrhine (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The platyrhine nose is a distinctive characteristic of the capuchin monkey species found in Central and South America.
  • Anthropologists have long been interested in the platyrhine features of certain indigenous populations in the Americas.
  • In contrast to the narrow noses of Old World monkeys, New World monkeys have platyrhine noses that are wide and flat.
  • The platyrhine facial structure of the howler monkey is well-suited to its loud vocalizations.
  • Some researchers have suggested a link between platyrhine noses and increased resistance to certain respiratory diseases.

Synonyms

  • Platyrrhinian
  • Platyrrhinic
  • Platyrhinian
  • Platyrrhine
  • Broadnosed
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