7 Questions
What is a primary characteristic of prosimians?
They are primarily arboreal and nocturnal.
Where can wet-nosed prosimians be found?
Madagascar.
Which families are included in the prosimian suborder?
Lemuridae and Galagidae
What separates wet-nosed prosimians from dry-nosed prosimians?
Moist vs. dry rhinarium.
Which family of prosimians is found in Southeast Asia?
Tarsiidae
Which mammalian order does the family 'Daubentoniidae' belong to?
Primates
Which of the following is NOT a family of primates listed in the table?
Muridae
Study Notes
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.
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