tarsioidea (Meaning)
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tarsioidea (n)
in some classifications assigned to the suborder Prosimii
Synonyms & Antonyms of tarsioidea
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
tarsioidea Sentence Examples
- As part of the Haplorhini suborder, tarsioidea are the sole extant members of the Infraorder Tarsiiformes.
- Tarsioidea are characterized by their large, forward-facing eyes, elongated hind legs, and adhesive toe pads.
- The spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) is one of the most well-known tarsioidea species.
- Tarsioidea inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi.
- Tarsioidea are nocturnal primates known for their ability to leap great distances and climb trees with agility.
- The evolutionary history of tarsioidea dates back to the Eocene epoch, around 56 million years ago.
- Tarsioidea are often referred to as tarsiers or ghost monkeys due to their elusive behavior and nocturnal habits.
- The Horsfield's tarsier (Tarsius tarsier) is the largest tarsioidea species, reaching a body length of up to 16 centimeters.
- Tarsioidea have a distinctive vocal repertoire that includes high-pitched calls and trills used for communication.
- The conservation status of tarsioidea varies among species, with some facing habitat loss and population declines.
FAQs About the word tarsioidea
in some classifications assigned to the suborder Prosimii
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
As part of the Haplorhini suborder, tarsioidea are the sole extant members of the Infraorder Tarsiiformes.
Tarsioidea are characterized by their large, forward-facing eyes, elongated hind legs, and adhesive toe pads.
The spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) is one of the most well-known tarsioidea species.
Tarsioidea inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi.
