Primates

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Primates
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Primates
Monkeys
Apes Humans
Lemurs
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Primate Traits

All primates have Grasping Hands Forward Facing
eyes (3-D vision) Big Brains Hair vs. Fur Nails
vs. Claws (for a sensitive touch)
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These TRAITS make Primates Special NO other
group of animals have these TRAITS
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Primates are Divided into 2 Groups!
Prosimians
Anthropoids
Lemurs
Monkeys, Apes, and Humans
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Each group has unique traits.
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Both Prosimians and Anthropoids have forward
facing eyes, but Anthropoids have eyes that
completely point forward.
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Anthropoids have a bony socket around their eyes.
Prosimians have a bony bar around their eyes.
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Prosimians have big noses a big brain 36 teeth
a toothcomb
Anthropoids have Small noses HUGE brains 32
teeth NO toot comb
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My Question to you What do these anatomical
traits mean?