PRIMATES

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to the study of primates.

Prosimians

Suborder of Primates that include lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.

Anthropoids

Suborder of Primates that include monkeys, apes, and humans.

Prehensility

Ability of hands and feet to grasp objects.

Enhanced Touch

Improved sense of touch, characterized by the presence of dermal ridges and nails instead of claws.

Reduced Snout

Characteristic of primates leading to an increased reliance on vision.

Dental Formula

Numerical representation of the types and numbers of teeth in a species.

Diastema

A gap between teeth, often found in primate dentition.

Parental Investment

The investment made by parents in raising their offspring, typically involving care over a long period.

Communication

Any act that conveys information from one individual to another.

Cultural Behavior

Behaviors learned through observation and passed from generation to generation within a group.

Biological Continuum

Concept that organisms are related through common ancestry and share behaviors and traits to varying degrees.

Dominance Hierarchies

Social structures within animal groups in which individuals are ranked relative to one another.