saimiri sciureus

Thân thiện

A saimiri sciureus hangs from a tree branch by its long tail.

Definition

Noun 1. A small, long-tailed monkey of Central and South America: This term refers to a specific species of New World monkey characterized by its small size, long tail, and distinctive coloration, typically featuring greenish fur and a black muzzle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Saimiri sciureus is often seen foraging in large troops in the rainforest canopy.
  • Researchers are studying the social behavior of Saimiri sciureus in its natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific taxonomy: The term is used as the binomial (scientific) name for the species. In formal writing, it is always italicized, and the genus name () is capitalized.
  • The study focused on the cognitive abilities of Saimiri sciureus.

Variants and Related Words

• Common squirrel monkey: This is the widely used common English name for .
• Saimiri (n): The genus name, referring to all squirrel monkey species.
• Primate (n): The larger biological order to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Common squirrel monkey
• South American squirrel monkey

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is almost exclusively scientific or academic, though it may appear in wildlife documentaries or detailed nature guides.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small long-tailed monkey of Central American and South America with greenish fur and black muzzle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• squirrel monkey
• Saimiri sciureus