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06 Chap 06 An Overview of the
Primates
Fall 2011
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I. Introduction
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Primates: members of order primates

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II. PRIMATE
CHARACTERISTICS
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Generalized: not specialized
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General tendencies – overall
characteristics primate group as whole

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A. Limbs and Locomotion
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Limbs: flexible
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Prehensile hands
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Opposable thumb
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Nails
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Locomotion (essentially quadrupedal )
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Discussed later slides

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B. Diet and Teeth
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Omnivorous: mixed diet
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Generalized dentition: teeth no specialized

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C. The Senses and the Brain
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Stereoscopic vision
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Smell: reduced
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Brain: larger

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D. Maturation, Learning, and
Behavior
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Offspring: few
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Learned behavior: important

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III.