Platyrrhine (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 platyrrhine monkeys of Central and South America are known for their unique facial features and agility.
- In the field of anthropology, platyrrhine is sometimes used to describe people of African or Native American descent who have broad noses.
- Researchers have long been fascinated by the platyrrhine primates of the tropical rainforest.
- The platyrrhine features of the ancient human skull suggested a possible connection to the indigenous peoples of the region.
- The platyrrhine nose shape is a common characteristic among many ethnic groups in the Americas.