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family Cebidae

family Cebidae

9.1
A group of monkeys from Central and South America like capuchins and squirrel monkeys
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˈsɛbɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Cebidae
  • The family Cebidae includes capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and many others native to South and Central America.

Examples

  • Unlike marmosets, monkeys of the family Cebidae have prehensile tails and complex social structures.

  • Researchers have studied the social behavior of species belonging to the family Cebidae.

  • The family Cebidae includes many species of monkeys.

  • Did you know that the family Cebidae is known for its intelligence?

  • The family Cebidae consists of various species of New World monkeys that are known for their intelligence and social behavior.

  • Examples of monkeys in the family Cebidae include the capuchin and the squirrel monkey, both commonly found in Central and South America.

  • Researchers have identified over 30 species within the family Cebidae, fascinating for their diverse adaptations and lifestyles.

Synonyms

Cebidae
vsfamily Cebidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Central and South American monkeys like capuchins and howler monkeys

is the same but shows rank as part of the phrase

Surface Forms

family Cebidae singular
families Cebidae plural

Morphology

family + Cebidae

This is a fully compositional taxonomic noun phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper name 'Cebidae' yields 'the family called Cebidae'. This follows standard biological naming patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Cebidae may come from an old Greek word for a long-tailed monkey, and the scientific name Cebidae was used to name those kinds of monkeys. So, the term now means the 'family' or group of New World 'monkeys' like capuchins and squirrel monkeys.