1. of, relating to, or resembling a lemur or lemurs
Usage: zoological term

1. a member of the infraorder Lemuriformes, a group of primates native to Madagascar that includes lemurs and related species
Usage: zoological term; often used in plural

Examples

• The lemuroid primates of Madagascar have evolved in isolation for millions of years.
• Scientists classify lemurs as lemuroids based on their shared anatomical features.
• The ring-tailed lemur is one of the most recognizable lemuroids.
• Lemuroid characteristics include large eyes and a strong sense of smell.
• Researchers study lemuroids to understand primate evolution.
• The infraorder Lemuriformes contains all known lemuroids native to Madagascar.