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What does it mean that Primates were Arboreal?
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It means tree dwelling.
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What distinguishes Primates?
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1) having grasping hands and feet with 5 digits on each.
2) Having binocular vision from two eyes. 3) Having nails instead of claws. 4) Sight and Hearing improves vs. sense of Smell decreases 5) Large brain 6) Limbs that rotate |
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What is the difference between Old World Primates vs New Wold Primates?
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Old World:
1) No prehensile tail 2) Narrow nose with downturned nostrils 3) Arboreal or terrestrial 4) Quadrupedal movement New World: 1) Prehensile tail 2) Flat nse with widespread nostrils 3) Arboreal only, not terrestrial |
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Define characteristics of a Gorilla.
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1) First toe opposable and not aligned.
2) Tall narrow pelvis (oval). 3) Rectangular jaw 4) Foreamen on back of skull 5) Vertebral column with a simple curve |
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Define characteristics of a Human.
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1) First toe opposable and aligned.
2) Broader pelvis 3) Foreame a the base of the skull. 4) Vertebral column containing 2 convex and 2 concave curves. 5) U-shaped jaw |
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What are the 3 suborders of the Order Primate?
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1. Prosimii (Lemurs)
2. Tarsiiformes (Tarsiers) 3. Anthropoidea (monkeys to humans) |
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Which animals are in the suborder Homonoids?
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1. Gibbons
2. Orangutans 3. Gorillas 4. Chimpanzees 5. Humans |
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What animals are in the suborder Prosimii?
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Lemurs
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What animals are in the suborder Tarsiiformes?
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Tarsiers
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When did the Ardipithecus group originate?
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5.8 mya
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When did the Australopithecus group originate?
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4.2 mya
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When did the Homo group originate?
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2.3 mya
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