Strepsirhini

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A group of primates like lemurs and lorises that have a wet nose and a strong sense of smell

noun
/ˌstrɛp.sɪˈraɪ.ni/

Specialized

: Strepsirhini

The Strepsirhini suborder includes fascinating creatures like lemurs.

Examples

Lemurs, found only in Madagascar, belong to the suborder Strepsirhini.
Did you know that Strepsirhini are known for their wet noses?
Members of the Strepsirhini are known for their keen sense of smell.
The most primitive living primates are classified as Strepsirhini.
Lemurs, found only in Madagascar, belong to the suborder Strepsirhini.
Members of the Strepsirhini are known for their keen sense of smell.
The most primitive living primates are classified as Strepsirhini.

Surface Forms

Strepsirhini singular

Strepsirhinis plural

Etymology

Strepsirhini comes from Greek roots strepsi- ('twisted') and rhin- ('nose'), so it literally means 'twisted nose'. The rhin- part is the same as in rhinoceros, and the name helps you remember that lemurs and lorises have a turned, often wet nose and a strong sense of smell, which is a key feature of this group.