Order xi. Primates, Primates. 



Sub. Order. Anthropoidea. 

 Pam. I. fCallifricliidte. Marmoset*. 



The Marmosets are the smallest members of the tribe of Monkeys, 

 and comprise the lowest group of the suborder. They are confined 

 to the New World, and in size are not larger than many species of 

 squirrels, are arboreal in habits, associate in small companies and 

 live on fruits and insects. They are covered with rather long, thick 

 and soft fur and the color varies greatly. The ears of some are 

 decorated with long fringes, others have large whiskers, and others 

 heavy manes. The digits have claws instead of nails on all except 

 the hallux, or great toe, which possesses a nail. As many as three 

 young are often brought forth, thus greatly exceeding the normal 

 number for the Order. They are not very hardy animals, and easily 

 succumb if carried into a cold climate. 



173. Midas. 



j 2-2 . p I-I . p 3-3 . M 2-2 _ 

 i '2-2' U 'M' r '3-3' M '2^ 3 2 ' 



Midas Geoff., Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. Paris, xix, 1812, p. 120. Type 

 Simia midas Linnaeus. 



FIG. 164. MIDAS GEOFFROYI. 

 No. 37794 Coll. U. S. Nat. Mus. Nat. size. 



fSee O. Thomas, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., 7th Ser., xn, 1903, p. 457. 



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