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Definition of Saimiri
1. Noun. Squirrel monkeys.
Exact synonyms: Genus Saimiri
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Cebidae, Family Cebidae
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Cebidae, Family Cebidae
Definition of Saimiri
1. a squirrel-monkey [n -S]
Medical Definition of Saimiri
1. A genus of the family cebidae consisting of four species: s. Boliviensis, s. Orstedii (red-backed squirrel monkey), s. Sciureus (common squirrel monkey), and s. Ustus. They inhabit tropical rain forests in central and south america. S. Sciureus is used extensively in research studies. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Saimiri
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