Preferred Term:
Saguinus oedipus
Definition:
One of the smallest monkeys, this is a small New World monkey weighing less than 0.5 kg. This species communicates through a complex language of vocalizations and researchers have studied language acquisition in cottop-top tamarin colonies. Also known as the cotton-top tamarin.
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- cotton-top tamarin
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/29646
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