also: さるもく
noun
primates; order Primates
Taxonomic term for the order Primates. Used in biological and zoological contexts.
See also: 霊長目
ヒトはサル目に属する。
Humans belong to the order Primates.
サル目には多くの種が含まれる。
The order Primates includes many species.
Synonym for Primates, also a taxonomic term. 霊長目 is slightly more formal or academic, while サル目 is more descriptive (literally 'monkey order').
Compound of サル (猿, monkey) and 目 (order, taxonomic rank). The katakana spelling サル is commonly used in taxonomic names.