genus Leontocebus

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus of small New World monkeys: "genus Leontocebus" refers to a genus in the family Callitrichidae, commonly known as tamarins. These are small, tree-dwelling primates found in Central and South America, characterized by their claw-like nails (except on the big toe), long tails, and often distinctive facial features.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Leontocebus includes several species of tamarins.
    • Biologists are studying the social behavior of monkeys in the genus Leontocebus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of primates.
    • The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of the saddle-back tamarin within genus Leontocebus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leontocebus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in more technical writing.
    • The paper compared the ecology of Leontocebus to other callitrichids.
  • Tamarin (n): The common name for monkeys belonging to this genus and related genera.
    • The emperor tamarin was once classified under genus Leontocebus.
Synonyms
  • Tamarin genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same group of primates.
Noun
  1. tamarins

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