suborder strepsirhini

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Noun suborder strepsirhini has 1 sense

Strepsirhini, suborder Strepsirhini - in some classifications either coextensive with the Lemuroidea or comprising the true lemurs
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Primates, order Primates

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Suborder Strepsirhini

Definition

Suborder Strepsirhini refers to a group of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and bushbabies. They are characterized by their moist noses and large, forward-facing eyes.

Senses

Sense 1:

In biological taxonomy, suborder Strepsirhini is a classification category below the order Primates and includes prosimians.

Example sentence:

The suborder Strepsirhini comprises various species of lemurs.

Sense 2:

In popular terminology, suborder Strepsirhini refers to unique and exotic primates found in specific regions.

Example sentence:

I had the chance to observe a family of suborder Strepsirhini during my trip to Madagascar.

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