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simians

 

[ หˆsษชmiษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal classification

Simians, also known as simians or apes, refer to a suborder of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. They are characterized by their large brains relative to body size, flexible limbs, and forward-facing eyes, which allow for depth perception. Simians are part of the higher primates and are distinguished from other primates such as prosimians.

Synonyms

apes, hominids, monkeys, primates

Examples of usage

  • Simians have a variety of social structures.
  • The study of simians helps us understand human evolution.
  • Simians are known for their complex behaviors and social interactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "simians" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น simiรฃs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฎเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Simians

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะผั–ะฐะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ simianki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใƒŸใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท simiens

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simians

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท simiyenler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋ฏธ์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู…ูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simiรกni

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ simiรกni

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œฟ็ฑป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simianske

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญmรญar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะผะธัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ simians

Etymology

The term 'simians' originates from the Latin word 'simia', which means 'monkey' or 'ape'. This term has been used in scientific literature to classify a group of primates that have certain physical and behavioral characteristics that are distinct from other primate orders such as prosimians (which include lemurs and tarsiers). The study of simians has evolved over centuries as researchers have sought to understand their place in the animal kingdom and their relationship to humans. In modern taxonomy, simians are divided into two infraorders: Platyrrhini, which includes the New World monkeys, and Catarrhini, which includes the Old World monkeys, apes, and humans. This classification reflects not only their physical characteristics but also genetic and evolutionary relations that have developed over millions of years.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,747, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.