noun
- small South American monkeys of the marmoset family, typically having long silky hair and tufted ears
Usage: zoological term; plural form
Examples
- The zoo’s primate exhibit featured several ouistitis from Brazil.
- Ouistitis are known for their distinctive ear tufts and small size.
- The researcher studied the social behavior of ouistitis in their natural habitat.
- These ouistitis communicate through a variety of chirps and calls.
- The ouistitis at the sanctuary were rescued from illegal pet trade.