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aotus

/eɪˈoʊ.təs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/eɪˈoʊ.təs/

uncountable · proper noun

A scientific genus name referring to a group of nocturnal New World monkeys, commonly known as douroucoulis or owl monkeys.

  • 🇷🇺Научное название рода, относящегося к группе ночных обезьян Нового Света, обычно известных как дурукули или совиные обезьяны.
  1. Douroucoulis C1 formal

    A genus of nocturnal New World monkeys, commonly known as night monkeys or owl monkeys, native to Central and South America.

    • The Aotus is the only truly nocturnal monkey species.
    • Researchers study Aotus to understand primate behavior in low-light conditions.
    • Aotus monkeys have large eyes adapted for night vision.

    🇷🇺Дурукули

    Synonyms: douroucouli