platyrhini (Meaning)
platyrhini (n. pl.)
A division of monkeys, including the American species, which have a broad nasal septum, thirty-six teeth, and usually a prehensile tail. See Monkey.
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A division of monkeys, including the American species, which have a broad nasal septum, thirty-six teeth, and usually a prehensile tail. See Monkey.
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Platyrrhini, the broad-nosed monkeys, inhabit tropical regions of the Americas.
Platyrhini exhibit a wide range of facial and dental features, including a broad, flat nose.
Unlike their Old World counterparts, platyrhini have a wider nasal opening and a septum that divides the nasal passages.
The squirrel monkey, a species of platyrhini, is known for its agile movements and playful nature.
