Suborder Anthropoidea (Noun)
Meaning
Monkeys; apes; hominids.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The suborder Anthropoidea is a group of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and hominids, characterized by their large brain-to-body mass ratio.
- The New World monkeys, such as capuchin and squirrel monkeys, belong to the suborder Anthropoidea and are known for their agility and intelligence.
- In the suborder Anthropoidea, the apes, including gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans, are distinguished by their large body size and advanced cognitive abilities.
- The hominids, which include modern humans, are part of the suborder Anthropoidea and are characterized by their upright posture and complex social behaviors.
- The Old World monkeys, including macaques and baboons, are members of the suborder Anthropoidea and are found in a variety of habitats across Africa and Asia.