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.