noun
- primitive primates including lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers that are considered more ancient than monkeys and apes
Usage: scientific; plural form
Examples
- Prosimians are found primarily in Madagascar and parts of Africa and Asia.
- Ring-tailed lemurs are among the most well-known prosimians.
- Scientists study prosimians to understand early primate evolution.
- The nocturnal habits of many prosimians distinguish them from higher primates.
- Madagascar is home to the greatest diversity of prosimians in the world.
- Prosimians have larger eyes relative to their body size than most other primates.