Suborder Lemuroidea refers to the group of primates commonly known as lemurs. The term "Lemuroidea" encompasses a wide range of species that are only found on the island of Madagascar. However, there are several synonyms that are used to describe this suborder of primates, including Prosimii, Strepsirrhini, and Prosimian primates. These synonyms are used interchangeably with the term "Lemuroidea" depending on the context and the scientific discipline. Regardless of the term used, these primates are a unique group of animals that are important in terms of understanding the evolution of primate life on the planet.