ANT 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Stereopsis, Binocular Vision, Diurnality
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Primates- members of the mammalian order primates which include lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans. Anthropoids- members of the primate infraorder anthropoidea; traditionally this group includes monkeys apes, and humans. A tendency toward an erect posture, especially in the upper body. A flexible, generalized limb structure which allows most primates to practice various locomotor behaviors. Prehensile hands and sometimes feet (manipulate objects) Retention of five digits on the hands and feet. An opposable thumb and in most species, a divergent and partially opposable big toe. Tactile pads enriched with sensory nerve fibers at the ends of digits. Lack of dietary specialization (most primates are omnivorous) A generalized dentition (aren"t specialized for processing only one type of food) Depth perception (ability to perceive objects in three dimensions) Eyes placed toward the front of the face (not to the sides) Visual information from each eye transmitted to visual centers in both hemispheres of the brain.
