Order XI. Primates. Primates. 
Sub. Order. Anthropoidea. 
Fam. |. *Calli¢richidze. Marmosets. 
The Marmosets are the smallest members of the tribe of Monke' 
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. 
a cz C2 E.. P- M.- : A 
2—2 I—1’ Yee 
Midas Geoff., Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. Paris, x1x, 1812, p. 12 
Simia midas Linneus. 
oO 
+ 
Fic. 164. MIDAS GEOFFROY). 
No. 37794 Coll. U.S. Nat. Mus, Nat. size 
tSee O. Thomas, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., 7th Ser., x11, 1903, p. 457 
7a 
420 
