Platyrrhini
/pləˈtɪr.ɪ.ni/noun
A suborder of primates that includes New World monkeys.
Did you know?Platyrrhini, or New World monkeys, are known for their ability to grasp and swing through trees, embodying a mystical connection to the forest canopies.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
πλατύρρινος (platýrhinos)
“Having a broad nose.”
16th Century
Latin
Platyrrhini
“The term was coined to classify a group of primates with distinct broad noses.”
Modern English
English
Platyrrhini
“Officially used in taxonomy to describe New World monkeys.”
18th Century
Latin
Platyrrhinus
“Referring to the genus of broad-nosed monkeys.”
19th Century
English
Platyrrhini
“Adopted in scientific literature as a classification for New World monkeys.”
21st Century
English
Platyrrhini
“Currently used in zoology and anthropology to study evolutionary traits.”
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