ANTHR101 Lecture Notes - Pentadactyl, Color Vision, Primatology
4 Dec 2012
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Primatology: the study of primates (often in relation to humans) Early humans evolved in environments similar to those of modern primates. Ability to sense depth because both eyes face forward - this helps with grabbing things, seeing predators and prey. Textile pads on fingers with dermal ridges (fingerprints) - helps with friction and gripping. Humans have larger molars and smaller front teeth - primates are opposite. Large brain-to-body size ratio (brain is very large compared to the body) Monkey bar motion lives in forests larger size. Walk along tree branches tail is used for balance and may be prehensile. Larger animal = longer gestation, however primates are an exception. K-selected fewer offspring with more parental care. Studies the relationship between ecological factors and social behaviours. Nocturnal primates tend to be smaller (<500g) and more solitary. Diurnal primates tend to be larger and live in groups.
