strepsirhini

• Groupe taxonomique de l'ordre des primates qui, dans certaines classifications, coïncide avec les lémuriformes ou inclut les vrais lémuriens. Il s'agit de primates strepsirhiniens, caractérisés notamment par leur rhinarium humide et leur miroir tapétal.

A taxonomic group within the primate order, which in some classifications is either coextensive with the Lemuroidea or comprises the true lemurs.

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   A suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and galagos, characterized by a moist nose and a reflective layer in the eye.

   Strepsirhini (sous-ordre de primates)

   • Strepsirhini are often called wet-nosed primates.
   • The suborder Strepsirhini is distinct from Haplorhini.
   • Many species within Strepsirhini are found only in Madagascar.