lion marmoset

Thân thiện

A lion marmoset clings to a tree branch in the rainforest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small South American marmoset with silky fur and a long, nonprehensile tail. This term refers specifically to monkeys of the genus Leontopithecus, known for their distinctive manes of fur surrounding their faces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The golden lion marmoset is one of the most endangered primates in the world.
  • Researchers are studying the behavior of the lion marmoset in its natural rainforest habitat.
  • Unlike many other monkeys, the lion marmoset cannot use its tail for grasping branches.

Advanced Usage

• Conservation Context: The term is frequently used in discussions about wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
  • International efforts are focused on protecting the remaining habitat of the lion marmoset.

Variants and Related Words

• Lion tamarin: This is a more common synonym for "lion marmoset." Both terms refer to the same genus ().
  • The zoo has a successful breeding program for golden lion tamarins.
• Marmoset: A broader term for small, long-tailed New World monkeys, which includes but is not limited to the lion marmoset.

Synonyms

• Lion tamarin
• Golden lion tamarin (specifically for the species )

Related Phrases

• New World monkey: A biological classification for monkey families found in Central and South America, which includes marmosets and tamarins.
• Nonprehensile tail: A tail that is not adapted for grasping or holding, a key physical characteristic of the lion marmoset.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tamarin
• lion monkey
• leoncita