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Genus Pithecia (Noun)

Meaning

Sakis.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Sakis are medium-sized primates that belong to the genus Pithecia, which comprises six distinct species.
  • The genus Pithecia is divided into two separate genera, with the bearded sakis and the bare-faced sakis forming distinct groupings within the genus Pithecia.
  • The genus Pithecia is unique in the fact that the different species exhibit striking color variations, particularly in the facial features.
  • Research suggests that the genus Pithecia evolved in the Neotropics around 3.5 million years ago, resulting in the distinct groupings within the genus Pithecia seen today.
  • Phylogenetic studies of the genus Pithecia have shed light on the complex relationships between the various primate species that comprise the genus Pithecia.

Synonyms

  • Pithecia

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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