Order XI. Primates. Primates. 
Sub. Order.  Anthropoidea. 
Fam. |. +Calli¢trichidz. Marmosets. 
The Marmosets are the smallest members of the tribe of Monkeys, 
and comprise the lowest group of the suborder. They are conf 
to the New World, and in size are not larger than many specie 
squirrels, are arboreal in habits, associate in small companies 
live on fruits and insects. They are covered with rather long, t 
and soft fur and the color varies greatly. The ears of some 
decorated with long fringes, others have large whiskers, and ot 
heavy manes. The digits have claws instead of nails on all exc 
the hallux, or great toe, which possesses a nail. As many as t 
young are often brought forth, thus greatly exceeding the nor 
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succumb if carried into a cold climate. 
=; C=; P=; MES = 32. 
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Midas Geoft., Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. Paris, xix, 1812, p. 120. Ty 
Simia midas Linneus. 
Fic. 164. MIDAS GEOFFROY!I. 
No. 37794 Col]. U.S. Nat. Mus. Nat. size 
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