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Genus Saimiri

Genus Saimiri refers to a classification group in the scientific classification system called taxonomy. It belongs to the family of Cebidae, and it encompasses several species of New World monkeys commonly known as squirrel monkeys.

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• Noun - Scientific Classification: The genus Saimiri includes the species Saimiri sciureus, also known as the Common Squirrel Monkey.
• Noun - Zoology: Squirrel monkeys belong to the genus Saimiri.
• Noun - Primatology: Researchers have been studying the behavior of different species within the genus Saimiri for decades.
• Noun - Biology: The genus Saimiri is characterized by its small size, long tail, and agile movements.
• Noun - Conservation: Habitat loss is a major threat to the species within the genus Saimiri.

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