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Platyrrhini

Platyrrhini

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A group of monkeys that live in Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˌplætɪˈrɪni/
  • Specialized
: Platyrrhini
  • The Platyrrhini are distinguished from Old World monkeys by their widely spaced nostrils.

Examples

  • Many Platyrrhines have prehensile tails to help them navigate trees.

  • All members of the Platyrrhini are native to Central and South America.

  • Scientists study the evolutionary adaptations of Platyrrhini to their rainforest habitats.

  • The Platyrrhini are fascinating creatures found in tropical forests.

  • All members of the Platyrrhini are native to Central and South America.

  • Scientists study the evolutionary adaptations of Platyrrhini to their rainforest habitats.

  • The Platyrrhini are distinguished from Old World monkeys by their widely spaced nostrils.

Surface Forms

Platyrrhini singular
Platyrrhines plural

Etymology

Platyrrhini comes from Greek parts platy- meaning 'broad' or 'flat' and -rhini meaning 'nose', the same 'rhin' you see in rhinoceros. So the name means 'broad-nosed' and helps you remember these New World monkeys from Central and South America because they have wide, side-facing nostrils.