Cebidae
Definition
Proper noun * Cebidae: A taxonomic family of New World primates. This family includes a diverse group of monkeys such as capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and owl monkeys, but explicitly excludes marmosets and tamarins, which belong to separate families (Callitrichidae).
Usage
- The word Cebidae is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and taxonomic contexts to classify a specific family of primates.
- It is always capitalized, as it is a proper noun referring to a taxonomic family name.
Examples
- Capuchin monkeys, known for their intelligence, are members of the family Cebidae.
- The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary relationships within Cebidae.
- Unlike marmosets, monkeys in the family Cebidae typically have prehensile tails.
Advanced Usage
- In cladistics, Cebidae is often discussed in relation to its sister families within the parvorder Platyrrhini (New World monkeys).
- The family Cebidae has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with some genera being moved to other families over time.
Variants and Related Words
- Cebid (noun/adjective): A less common term for a member of the Cebidae family, or pertaining to it.
- The cebid monkeys displayed complex social behaviors.
- Cebinae (noun): A subfamily within Cebidae, containing capuchin monkeys.
- Aotinae (noun): A subfamily within Cebidae, containing owl monkeys (night monkeys).
Synonyms
- New World monkey family (broad, descriptive synonym): This is a general descriptive term, but Cebidae is the precise scientific name.
- Capuchin monkey family (common name reference): This is an informal reference based on its most well-known member, but it is not scientifically precise for the entire family.
Notes on Meaning
The core meaning of Cebidae is taxonomic. Its definition is contingent on the modern classification system that separates it from the family Callitrichidae (marmosets and tamarins). In older classification systems, the term sometimes included a different grouping of species.
Noun
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all the New World monkeys except marmosets and tamarins
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