10 Questions
What feature of primate hands and feet allows for precision gripping and power grabs?
Opposable thumb
Which is a characteristic feature of skulls in primates that allows for stereoscopic vision?
Post-orbital bar
What is the function of the auditory bulla in primates?
Contains auditory bone
What factor contributes to the presence of culture in primates?
Increased parental care
What is a distinguishing feature of catarrhines in terms of dental formula?
3 premolars
Which group of primates has a bony ear tube?
Catarrhines
What feature distinguishes haplorhines from strepsirhines in terms of eyes?
Forward/convergent orbits
Which type of locomotion involves holding onto vertically oriented surfaces and leaping between trees?
Vertical clingers and leapers
What is the specific advantage of having a prehensile tail in new world monkeys?
Acts as a fifth appendage for reaching food
What is a characteristic feature of arboreal quadrupeds in terms of limb placement?
Abducted limbs
Test your knowledge on the orthograde features of primates, including limb structure, hand and feet adaptations, and skull characteristics. Learn about the unique traits that distinguish primates from other animals.
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