...The Japanese name, Omakizaru, comes from the tail, which is dexterous and has the ability to grasp and support the body, and can be called a "third hand." The English name, Capuchin Monkey, comes from the fact that the white-faced capuchin's hair looks just like the hood (capuche) worn by Capuchin monks. All four species have a head and body length of around 40 cm, and a tail that is nearly twice as long. *Some of the terminology that mentions "capuchin monkey" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…和名のオマキザルは,〈第3の手〉ともいうべき器用で把握力をもち,体を支えたりできる尾に由来する。英名のキャプチンモンキーcapuchin monkeyは,ノドジロオマキザルの頭毛がカプチン会の修道士のずきん(キャプチェcapuche)にそっくりなためである。4種とも頭胴長は40cm前後,その倍近い尾をもつ。… ※「capuchin monkey」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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