ANTHROP 2E03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Stout, Haplorhini, Omnivore
5 Mar 2018
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The study of the biology and behaviour of primates - usually non-human primates (nhp) Linton - humans & nhp differ by degree. White - humans & nhp differ by kind. Sex & age ratios - 50/50 m/f, all ages. Female hierarchy - more fluid, reproductive success ranking. Grooming - one another, increases cohesion soothing, do this the most after sleeping and eating. Pentadactyl - 5 digits on fingers and toes. Abbreviated muzzle - flat, vertical faces, exception = baboon (terrestrial allowing for. Tactile pads - texturized, fingerprints and sweat glands. Fewer, smaller teeth - smaller canines, 44 teeth, we have 4 dental arches with 32 teeth. Bilophodont - ridge of enamel is fused. Decreased sense of smell - only real deficiency in humans compared to humans, we have very big brains. Prolonged infant dependency - completely reliant on parent for many life aspects. Arboreal = primates that stay in trees. Brachiation = swinging from them, need for specific clavicle.
