Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of New World monkeys: "Genus Callicebus" is the scientific name for a genus of primates commonly known as titi monkeys. These are small, tree-dwelling monkeys found in South America, characterized by long, soft fur and long, non-prehensile tails.

Usage Examples

• The genus Callicebus includes several species of titi monkeys.
• Researchers are studying the social behavior within the genus Callicebus.
• This forest is home to a species belonging to genus Callicebus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological classification to group related species. It follows the binomial nomenclature system (e.g., ).
  • The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of the new species within genus Callicebus.

Variants and Related Words

• Callicebus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same contexts.
  • The behavior of Callicebus is markedly different from that of howler monkeys.
• Titi monkey (n): The common name for monkeys of this genus.
  • We observed a pair of titi monkeys, likely of the genus Callicebus, in the canopy.

Synonyms

• Titi monkeys (common name)
• Callicebus (abbreviated scientific name)

Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Primates (n): The larger order of mammals that includes this genus.
• Pitheciidae (n): The biological family to which genus Callicebus belongs.
• Species (n): The classification level below genus; individual types within the genus (e.g., ).

Noun

1. titis