Primate Biology Chapter 22: Prosimians

What is a primary characteristic of prosimians?

Where can wet-nosed prosimians be found?

Which families are included in the prosimian suborder?

What separates wet-nosed prosimians from dry-nosed prosimians?

Which family of prosimians is found in Southeast Asia?

Which mammalian order does the family 'Daubentoniidae' belong to?

Which of the following is NOT a family of primates listed in the table?

Prosimians

Primarily arboreal, nocturnal, and rely heavily on their sense of smell
A sub-order of primates that were the first to diverge from the common primate lineage
Includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers

Classification

Prosimians are a diverse group of primates
Wet-nosed prosimians are found in Madagascar and have a wet, fleshy rhinarium (moist area at the tip of the nose)
Wet-nosed prosimians have a highly developed sense of smell and are separated into families of lemurs and lorises
Dry-nosed prosimians are found in Southeast Asia and have a dry, leathery rhinarium
Dry-nosed prosimians are found in the families of tarsiers and bushbabies

Families of Mammals and Primates

Lemuridae family belongs to the Primates order
Indriidae family belongs to the Primates order
Daubentoniidae family belongs to the Primates order
Loridae family belongs to the Primates order
Galagidae family belongs to the Primates order
Tarsiidae family belongs to the Primates order
Aotidae family belongs to the Primates order
Cebidae family belongs to the Primates order

This quiz covers the suborder of primates known as prosimians, including their characteristics, diversity, and classification. Prosimians are primarily arboreal, nocturnal, and rely on their sense of smell.