Are Lemurs a representative of the first primates?

Lemurs are considered to be among the most primitive members of the primate order, but they are not direct representatives of the first primates. They belong to the suborder Strepsirrhini, which diverged early in primate evolution, alongside other groups like lorises and galagos. While they retain some ancestral traits, modern lemurs have evolved separately for millions of years, making them distinct from the earliest primates. Thus, they provide insights into early primate characteristics but are not direct descendants of the first primates.