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Catarrhine (Noun)

Meaning

Of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The primate family, including humans, apes, and monkeys, is often divided into two groups: the platyrrhines of the Americas and the catarrhines of Africa and Asia.
  • Catarrhines, which include gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans, have nostrils that are close together and are directed downwards.
  • In contrast to platyrrhines, catarrhines have tails that are not prehensile, meaning they cannot be used as an additional limb for grasping.
  • Old World monkeys, such as macaques and baboons, are catarrhines that inhabit a wide range of habitats in Africa and Asia.
  • The distinction between platyrrhines and catarrhines is based on the physical characteristics of their noses and tails, among other features.

Synonyms

  • Old World Monkey

Hypernyms

  • Monkey

Hyponyms

  • Baboon
  • Erythrocebus Patas
  • Langur
  • Colobus
  • Macaque
  • Patas
  • Proboscis Monkey
  • Mangabey
  • Guenon

Related Words

  • Catarrhinian (adjective)
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