callithrix

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Noun callithrix has 1 sense

Callithrix, genus Callithrix - type genus of the Callithricidae: true marmosets
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Callithricidae, family Callithricidae
--₁ has members: true marmoset

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Callithrix

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A genus of small New World monkeys belonging to the family Callitrichidae.

Example sentence: The callithrix monkeys are known for their impressive acrobatic skills.

Sense 2: Any of various small, squirrel-sized New World monkeys of the genus Callithrix, popular as pets.

Example sentence: I love having a callithrix as a pet; they are so intelligent and playful.

Sense 3: The term "callithrix" is also used as a scientific name for some species of small South American monkeys, such as the common marmoset.

Example sentence: The callithrix species found in the Amazon rainforest are highly adaptable to their environment.

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