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Cebuella

Cebuella

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A group of very small South American monkeys that live in trees
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Cebuella genus is renowned for its tiny, tree-dwelling primates found in the Amazon rainforest.

Examples

  • The Cebuella is one of the smallest primates in the world.

  • Scientists observed a group of Cebuella feeding on tree sap and insects.

  • Due to habitat loss, conservationists are closely monitoring the populations of Cebuella.

  • Did you know that Cebuella monkeys are native to South America?

  • The Cebuella is known for being one of the smallest primates on Earth.

  • In the dense forests of South America, the Cebuella thrives by feeding on insects and fruits.

  • Researchers have discovered that the Cebuella has a unique way of communicating through chirps and calls.

Compounds

Cebuella pygmaea
  • Specialized
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A very small monkey from the Amazon rainforest that people call the pygmy marmoset

Surface Forms

Cebuella main

Etymology

Cebuella comes from the older monkey name Cebus plus the small ending -ella, which means 'little', so a helpful way to remember Cebuella is 'little Cebus' — that fits because these are tiny, tree-living pygmy marmosets from South America.