Cheirogaleidae
| Definition: |
A family of the order PRIMATES, suborder Strepsirhini (PROSIMII), containing five genera. All inhabitants of Madagascar, the genera are: Allocebus, Cheirogaleus (dwarf lemurs), Microcebus (mouse lemurs), Mirza, and Phaner. |
| Notes: |
prosimians; do not confuse X refs with genus LEMUR; IM; qualif permitted |
| Also Called: |
Lemur, Dwarf,Microcebus,Allocebus,Mirza,Phaner |
| Previously Indexed: |
Lemur (1976-1991),Lemuridae (1982-1991),Strepsirhini (1976-1991) |
Cheirogaleidae Definitions and Terms
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