Old and New World Primates mod 13

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Which of the following is NOT a type of prosimian mentioned in the text?

Tarsiers (correct)
Lemurs
Lorises
Pottos

What is the gestation period for lemurs?

30-40 days
183-198 days
4-6 months
120-130 days (correct)

Which prosimian species has a rectal temperature of 35-36C?

Pottos
Aye-Ayes
Slow lorises (correct)
Bush babies

Which of the following is NOT a recommended food item for marmosets in enrichment devices?

Mealworms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight of an adult capuchin monkey?

2-4 kg (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason to avoid using sweet foods in enrichment devices for animals?

They can result in tooth abscesses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following New World primates is monogamous?

Titi monkey (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which New World primate has a gestation period of approximately 5 months?

Titi monkey (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which New World primate has a prehensile tail and weighs between 4-6kg as adults?

Howler monkey (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique anatomical structure found in most prosimians?

A tooth comb comprised of the lower incisors and canines (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prosimians?

Ability to sweat and pant (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lemurs require bamboo as 90-95% of their diet?

Indiridae (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which species of monkey is known for its adaptation to the colder Japanese climate?

Japanese macaque (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Barbary ape typically found?

Morocco (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which monkey species is known for its habit of grimacing and showing its teeth when alarmed?

Guenon (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about spider monkeys?

They have hind-gut fermentation in their caecum and large bowel (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of woolly monkeys?

They have a body length of 500-700mm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dental formula of Old World monkeys?

I2/2 C1/1 Pm2/2 M3/3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which family of New-World primates includes species such as the common marmoset, pygmy marmoset, cotton-topped tamarin, golden-headed lion tamarin, and Goeldi’s marmoset?

Callitrichidae (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dental formula for New-World monkeys, except for the callitrichidae and cebidae?

I2/2 C1/1 Pm2/2 M3/3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the interesting breeding organization of callitrichids?

Polygynandry (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of langurs/leaf eating monkeys?

They have a sacculated fore-stomach for plant material fermentation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical gestation period for langurs/leaf eating monkeys?

140-165 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many offspring are usually born in a langur/leaf eating monkey's litter?

One (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight of adult langurs/leaf eating monkeys?

5-8kg (C) Signup and view all the answers

How long can langurs/leaf eating monkeys live for?

In excess of 30 years (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a genus of langurs/leaf eating monkeys?

Macaca (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred diet of langurs/leaf eating monkeys in captivity?

Specific leaf-eater pelleted diet plus ad-lib browse (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many females are usually found in a langur/leaf eating monkey's group?

4-6 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of langurs/leaf eating monkeys?

Nocturnal (A) Signup and view all the answers