Question

1. What is the normal human dental formula? (remember, number of teeth for a quadrant of the mouth, including iC.P.M) 2. Recent molecular data results in the order primates divided into the suborders: b. 3. Previously, the order primates was divided into the suborders: b. 4. Haplorhines include: b. C. d. e Humans S. Strepsirhines include: b. c. 6. 7. 8. What is the dental formula for Platyrrhines? Where are Platyrrhines found? What the term is usually used to refer to the tail with grasping abilities of some Platyrrhines? 9. Which of the following are not hominoids? a. Bonobos b. Gorillas c. Chimpanzees d. Baboons e. Orangutans 10. The primate emphasis on the visual sense is reflected in a. b. c. d. e. The reduction of the snout and nose A more forward-facing position of the eyes, allowing primates to judge distance The presence of color vision in most primates All of the above None of the above 11. List all the traits discussed in class that characterize the order Primates (hint: opposable thumbs and toes, etc).

Answer 1

1)

DTh e n092 mal human dental 2.1.2.3 owen Total numtber of teeth on Cech aus 2x(2+1+2+3) 2x (2+1+2 +3) ニ

2) Recent molecular data results in the order primates divided into the following suborders;

a. Strepsirrhini.

b. Haplorhini.

3. Previously the order primates was divided into the following suborders ;

a. Prosimii.

b. Anthropoidea.

4) Haplorhines are the creatures contained in the suborder of primates called as Haplorhini. Haplorhines include ;

a. Apes

b. Old world monkeys.

c. New world monkeys.

d. Tarsiers.

e. Humans.

5) Strepsirrhines include the following creatures ;

a. Galagos.

b. Madagascar.

c. Pottos.

6)

The dental aue Dlatynhi 21.3. 3 021.3.2 2.1.3.3 2.1.3.2 24 (I ト1 (olans (M)

7) Platyrrhines are the flat-nosed monkeys. They are mainly found in Central America, South America and Mexico.

8) Some of the Platyrrhines posses tails, which are capable of grasping things. Such tails are called as Prehensile tails.

9) Baboons do not belong to the family of Hominoidea. Baboons belong to the family, Cercopithecoidea.

Hence option d. Baboons is the correct answer.

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