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Marmoset (Noun)

Meaning

Small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The marmoset is a small, social primate that is native to the tropical forests of South America.
  • In the zoo, the marmoset enclosure was a popular attraction, with visitors gathering to watch the agile monkeys play.
  • Marmosets are known for their large eyes and long tails, which they use to balance while jumping from tree to tree.
  • The marmoset's diet consists mainly of fruit, insects, and small vertebrates, which it catches with its sharp claws.
  • Researchers have been studying the behavior of marmosets in the wild, observing their complex social interactions and communication patterns.

Hypernyms

  • Platyrrhinian
  • Platyrrhine

Hyponyms

  • Lion Monkey
  • Lion Marmoset
  • Cebuella Pygmaea
  • Leoncita
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