new world monkey
US /ˌnuː wɜːld ˈmʌŋ.ki/
UK /ˌnuː wɜːld ˈmʌŋ.ki/
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monyet Dunia Baru
a monkey of a group (Platyrrhini) that comprises the marmosets, tamarins, capuchins, and howler monkeys, and is native to Central and South America. New World monkeys are distinguished from Old World monkeys by their widely separated nostrils, prehensile tails, and typically arboreal lifestyle.
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Many New World monkeys have prehensile tails, which act like a fifth limb for grasping branches.
Banyak monyet Dunia Baru mempunyai ekor prehensil, yang berfungsi seperti anggota badan kelima untuk memegang dahan.
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Unlike Old World monkeys, New World monkeys have widely spaced nostrils that open to the sides.
Tidak seperti monyet Dunia Lama, monyet Dunia Baru mempunyai lubang hidung yang luas dan terbuka ke sisi.