Callithricidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of small New World monkeys: Callithricidae is the taxonomic family name for marmosets, which are small, tree-dwelling primates found in Central and South America. This term is used primarily in biological and zoological classification.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Callithricidae family includes various species of marmosets and tamarins.
- Researchers studied the social behavior within the Callithricidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term is used formally in scientific literature to classify a specific group of primates.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the Callithricidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Callithricid (adj): Pertaining to the family Callithricidae.
- The callithricid characteristics include small body size and claw-like nails.
Synonyms
- Marmosets: The common name for monkeys of this family.
- Family Callithricidae: The full taxonomic designation.
Noun
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marmosets
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