platyrrhine
/ˈplætɪraɪn/
adjective
- Relating to a group of primates (New World monkeys) that have a broad, flat nose with nostrils that face sideways.
- Unlike Old World monkeys, platyrrhine species have a wider nasal septum.
- Scientists study platyrrhine skulls to understand primate evolution.
- The platyrrhine monkeys of South America are known for their prehensile tails.
Antonyms
noun
- A New World monkey belonging to the group Platyrrhini, characterized by a broad nose and sideways-facing nostrils.
- Many platyrrhines are arboreal and live in large social groups.
- Platyrrhines are sometimes called 'flat-nosed' primates.
- The capuchin is a well-known platyrrhine found in tropical forests.