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Callithrix

Callithrix

9.9
A small South American monkey with claw-like nails and quick movements
  • noun
  • /ˈkælɪθrɪks/
  • Specialized
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  • The Callithrix genus includes several species of small, agile marmosets.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the social behavior of Callithrix in their natural rainforest habitat.

  • Members of the Callithrix genus are known for their claw-like nails and rapid movements.

  • Look at the Callithrix!

  • The Callithrix species are fascinating to observe.

  • Researchers observed the social behavior of Callithrix in their natural rainforest habitat.

  • Members of the Callithrix genus are known for their claw-like nails and rapid movements.

  • The Callithrix genus includes several species of small, agile marmosets.

Synonyms

marmoset
vsCallithrix
5 7.8

A very small monkey from Central and South America with soft fur and claws instead of nails

refers specifically to the scientific genus limited to South America
true marmoset
vsCallithrix
  • Specialized
9.8

A small South American monkey with soft fur that often has twins and is not a tamarin

is the broader genus category rather than one species

Surface Forms

Callithrix singular
Callithrices plural

Etymology

The word Callithrix comes from the Greek parts kalli meaning 'beautiful' and thrix meaning 'hair'. So the name fits these small marmosets, which often have noticeable hair tufts, and helps you remember them as having 'beautiful hair'.