genus Cebuella
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus within the family Callitrichidae: This genus contains a single recognized species, Cebuella pygmaea, commonly known as the pygmy marmoset. It is a classification level in biological taxonomy for grouping closely related species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Cebuella is native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin.
- Scientists study the behavior and ecology of the genus Cebuella.
- This primate belongs to the genus Cebuella.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to specify the genus level classification for the pygmy marmoset, distinguishing it from other genera of marmosets and tamarins (e.g., genus ).
- The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the distinct position of genus Cebuella.
Variants and Related Words
- Cebuella pygmaea (n): The full binomial name (genus and species) for the pygmy marmoset.
- Pygmy marmoset (n): The common name for the species within genus .
Synonyms
- Pygmy marmoset genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Related Terms (Biological Context)
- Taxon (n): A general term for any taxonomic group, such as a genus.
- Callitrichidae (n): The biological family to which genus belongs.
Noun
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pygmy marmosets
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