NCIt synonyms : Squirrel Monkey; South American Squirrel Monkey; Common Squirrel Monkey;
NCIt definition : A small diurnal primate with nails instead of claws, the Saimiri sciureus has close-cropped
fur that is olive at the shoulders tending toward orange at the back, with a black
mouth and white around its throat, ears, and eyes. The squirrel monkey's long tail
is used primarily for balance and it has the largest brain, proportionally, of all
the primates. Squirrel monkeys are used in a wide variety of biomedical research applications.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A small diurnal primate with nails instead of claws belonging to the species
Saimiri sciureus.;