strepsirhini

Thân thiện

A lemur, a member of the strepsirhini, clings to a tree branch.

Definition

Noun A taxonomic suborder of primates that, in some classifications, is either exactly equivalent to the superfamily Lemuroidea or includes the "true lemurs." This group is characterized by features such as a moist rhinarium (wet nose), a toothcomb, and often nocturnal habits, distinguishing them from other primates like monkeys and apes.

Usage

The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific lineage of primates. * The Strepsirhini are considered more primitive in some anatomical features compared to anthropoids. * Biological classification places lemurs and lorises within the suborder Strepsirhini.

Advanced Usage

• The suborder Strepsirhini is contrasted with the suborder Haplorhini, which includes tarsiers, monkeys, and apes. This division is based on significant morphological and genetic differences.
• In some taxonomic systems, Strepsirhini is synonymous with the infraorder Lemuriformes.

Variants and Related Words

• Strepsirrhine (adjective/noun): The alternative spelling and the adjectival form used to describe characteristics of or belonging to this suborder.
  • The researcher studied strepsirrhine locomotion.
• Lemuroidea (noun): The superfamily often considered coextensive with or a core part of Strepsirhini.

Synonyms

• Prosimians (in traditional, paraphyletic classifications; note that "prosimian" often included tarsiers, which are now classified separately under Haplorhini).

Học thuật

Noun

1. in some classifications either coextensive with the Lemuroidea or comprising the true lemurs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Strepsirhini
• suborder Strepsirhini