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Cebuella

Cebuella

9.9
A type of very small South American monkey that lives in trees
  • noun
  • /səˈbweɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers recently identified a new species within the genus Cebuella.

Examples

  • Unlike other primates, members of Cebuella possess specially adapted claws instead of nails.

  • The Cebuella is known for its small size.

  • The Cebuella is the smallest genus of monkeys in the world.

  • Look at that cute little Cebuella!

  • The Cebuella is one of the tiniest monkey species found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Scientists study the Cebuella to learn more about primate evolution.

  • A Cebuella can easily fit in the palm of your hand.

Compounds

Cebuella pygmaea
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small monkey from the Amazon rainforest that people call the pygmy marmoset

Surface Forms

Cebuella singular
Cebuellas plural

Etymology

Cebuella is formed from the monkey name Cebus and the ending -ella, meaning 'little', so the name literally means 'little Cebus' and that helps explain why this genus contains some of the world's smallest monkeys, the pygmy marmosets.