1. A group of primates that includes lemurs and related species, characterized by a long snout, large eyes, and a long tail; members of the infraorder Lemuriformes.
Usage: plural form; used in zoology and primatology; sometimes used as a singular collective noun

Examples

• Lemuroids are native to Madagascar and some nearby islands.
• Scientists study lemuroids to understand primate evolution.
• The ring-tailed lemur is one of the most recognizable lemuroids.
• Lemuroids have adapted to various forest habitats over millions of years.
• Many lemuroids are endangered due to habitat loss.