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Saimiri

Saimiri

9.9
A small agile monkey found in forests of Central and South America
  • noun
  • /saɪˈmɪri/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Saimiri includes several species of squirrel monkeys found in the Amazon basin.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the behavior of Saimiri in their natural habitat.

  • The Saimiri is known for its playful behavior.

  • Many zoos now have breeding programs for Saimiri due to their popularity and ecological importance.

  • Many Saimiris live in large social groups.

  • The genus Saimiri includes several species of squirrel monkeys found in the Amazon basin.

  • Researchers are studying the behavior of Saimiri in their natural habitat.

  • Many zoos now have breeding programs for Saimiri due to their popularity and ecological importance.

Synonyms

genus Saimiri
vsSaimiri
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of small squirrel monkeys from Central and South America

is the same name but presented without the explicit genus label

Compounds

genus Saimiri
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of small squirrel monkeys from Central and South America

Saimiri sciureus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small long-tailed monkey from Central and South America with green fur and a black face

Surface Forms

Saimiri singular
Saimiris plural

Etymology

The word Saimiri comes from a native Amazon name, saimiri, that local people used for the small 'squirrel monkey'. So Saimiri is the scientific name for these quick, tree-living monkeys.