Platyrrhini (Noun)
Meaning
New World monkeys: capuchin; douroucouli; howler monkey; saki; spider monkey; squirrel monkey; titi; uakari; woolly monkey; marmoset; tamarin.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The platyrrhini, an infraorder of New World monkeys, is primarily native to Central and South America.
- Among the platyrrhini are the capuchin, known for their intelligent and resourceful behavior in the wild.
- In the platyrrhini group, social behavior and adaptations vary greatly between species, such as the solitary douroucouli and highly social howler monkey.
- A common characteristic among platyrrhini is a broad, flat nasal passage, distinguishing them from Old World monkeys.
- The platyrrhini's diverse species, such as the clever squirrel monkey and the gentle titi, showcase unique adaptations that have enabled their survival in a wide range of habitats.