Etymology

Roosmalens' dwarf marmoset

Today it means: A New World monkey (Callithrix humilis or Callibella humilis), about 5-6 inches tall at adulthood. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Marc van Roosmalen, its discoverer.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.