tamarin
Definition
Noun 1. A small South American monkey: A tamarin is a small primate belonging to the family Callitrichidae. It is characterized by its silky fur, a long tail that is not prehensile (meaning it cannot grasp or hold objects), and its small size, similar to a squirrel. Tamarins are native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The golden lion tamarin is one of the most endangered primates in the world.
- We observed a family of emperor tamarins moving through the canopy.
- Unlike many New World monkeys, the tamarin uses its long tail for balance, not for gripping branches.
Advanced Usage
- As a taxonomic reference: The word is used in zoological and conservation contexts to refer specifically to monkeys in the genera and .
- The study focused on the social behavior of the cotton-top tamarin.
Variants and Related Words
- Marmoset (noun): A closely related small New World monkey, often grouped with tamarins in the same family. Marmosets generally have shorter tusks and different dental structures.
- Callitrichid (noun/adj): The scientific family name (Callitrichidae) for tamarins and marmosets.
Synonyms
- New World monkey: A broad category for monkeys native to Central and South America, which includes tamarins.
- Primate: The larger biological order that includes tamarins, along with monkeys, apes, and humans.
Different Meanings
- The word "tamarin" refers exclusively to this type of primate. It does not have other common meanings in English.
Noun
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small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail
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