Hominid Evolution

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What r primates

Taxonomic order of organisms that includes lemurs / lorises / monkeys / apes / humans

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What does the genetic similarities of the primates lead to

leads to some observable similarities in features, which enable identification of the group

The combination of the grasping fingers and overlapping vision are characteristic of the primates

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what are the characteristics of primates

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What is the arboreal characteristic

Means Tree dwelling

-Most physical traits of primates have developed due to living in trees (grasping fingers / toes and overlapping vision)

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what is the grasping / prehensile digits characteristic

Required for tree climbing, to wrap digits around tree branches

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What is the evolutionary trend in mobility in the digits

Trend is towards an increasing mobility in the digits and the ability to move each one independently from the others
- Most highly developed digits are the thumb (also big toe in non-human primates) as they are also opposable

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