Chapter 17.12, Problem 1MC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The three groups of contemporary primates and the group to which humans belong.

Introduction:

Primates are group of mammals that share many physical and behavioral characteristics. These include monkeys, apes, lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, and humans. The anatomy of primates is very versatile, for example, they have multipurpose fingers and toes that are not only useful for locomotion, but also for grasping and manipulating small objects.