Simians: meaning, definitions and examples
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simians
[ หsษชmiษnz ]
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:
๐ต๐น simiรฃs
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฎเคฟเคฏเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Simians
๐ฎ๐ฉ simian
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะผัะฐะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ simianki
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใคใใขใณ
๐ซ๐ท simiens
๐ช๐ธ simians
๐น๐ท simiyenler
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฏธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูู ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ simiรกni
๐ธ๐ฐ simiรกni
๐จ๐ณ ็ฟ็ฑป
๐ธ๐ฎ simianske
๐ฎ๐ธ sรญmรญar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะผะธัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ simiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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