callithrix
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of New World monkeys: Callithrix is the scientific genus name for a group of small, arboreal primates commonly known as true marmosets. They are characterized by their small size, long tails, and claw-like nails (tegulae).
Usage
- is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and academic contexts to classify and refer to this specific genus of monkeys.
- It is typically italicized in writing, as is standard for genus names in biological taxonomy.
Examples
- The researcher published a paper on the social behavior of the genus .
- , the common marmoset, is a frequently studied species in laboratories.
- Several species within are threatened by habitat loss in the Amazon rainforest.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify the genus level of classification. For example: Family: Callitrichidae; Genus: ; Species: (the buffy-tufted marmoset).
Variants and Related Words
- Callitrichidae (n): The biological family that includes marmosets, tamarins, and lion tamarins. is a genus within this family.
- Marmoset (n): The common name for monkeys of the genera , , and .
- Cebuella (n): A closely related genus containing the pygmy marmosets.
Synonyms
- True marmoset (n): A common name used to distinguish species from other similar primates like tamarins.
Different Meanings
- This word has only one specific meaning in modern English: it refers exclusively to the zoological genus. It is not used in general conversation.
Noun
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type genus of the Callithricidae: true marmosets
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