ANTH 1001 Lecture : Anthro Notes 92812
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Dental formula is a way of standardizing teeth: shows the number of different kinds of teeth in one half of the mouth. 1st column shows incisors, 2nd canines, 3rd premolars, and 4th is molars. Sexual dimorphism differences between males and females of the same species in size, in shape, and/or coloration. New world means things found in north, central or south america. Often described as primitive : characteristics that are more like general mammals than other primates. Post orbital bar : some prosimians have a post orbital bar instead of a completely enclosed eye unit. Some prosimians have a dental comb: a dental specialization of the mandibular incisors in which the incisors project anteriorly . Dental comb is used for feeding and grooming: you will only find dental combs in prosimians. Grooming claw an elongated specialized digit that is only found in some prosimians; used for grooming, and also for eating.
