noun
Strepsirrhini; strepsirrhine primates
A taxonomic suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and galagos. Used in biological and zoological contexts.
曲鼻猿亜目にはキツネザルやロリスが含まれる。
Strepsirrhini includes lemurs and lorises.
Haplorhini, the other major primate suborder, which includes tarsiers, monkeys, and apes. Contrasts with Strepsirrhini.
From 曲鼻 (curved nose) + 猿 (monkey) + 亜目 (suborder), referring to the characteristic moist, curved nose of strepsirrhine primates.