Platyrhini

platyrhini

(Science: zoology) A division of monkeys, including the American species, which have a broad nasal septum, thirty-six teeth, and usually a prehensile tail. See monkey.

Alternative forms: Platyrrhini.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Broad _, nose.

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