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prosimian

UK
/prəˈsɪm.i.ən/
US
/prəˈsɪm.i.ən/

Translations

prosimiannoun
prosimians
pl
UK
/prəˈsɪm.i.ən/
US
/prəˈsɪm.i.ən/
The prosimian was observed in its natural habitat, displaying behaviors typical of its species.
Le prosimien a été observé dans son habitat naturel, présentant des comportements typiques de son espèce.
Researchers studied several prosimians in the reserve.
Les chercheurs ont étudié plusieurs prosimiens dans la réserve.
Synonyms
lemur
loris
tarsier
galago
prosimianadjective
UK
/prəˈsɪm.i.ən/
US
/proʊˈsɪm.i.ən/
Used attributively to describe characteristics relating to prosimians.
prosimienS’accorde en genre et en nombre : prosimien, prosimienne, prosimiens, prosimiennes.
The team conducted detailed analyses of prosimian teeth to infer their diet.
L’équipe a mené des analyses détaillées de dents prosimiennes afin d’en déduire leur régime alimentaire.

Definitions

prosimiannoun
A member of a group of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers, which are considered to be more primitive than monkeys and apes.
The prosimian was observed in its natural habitat, displaying behaviors typical of its species.
prosimianadjective
Relating to or characteristic of prosimians.
The team conducted detailed analyses of prosimian teeth to infer their diet.
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