ANTH 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Wilfrid Le Gros Clark, Color Vision, Depth Perception
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Chapter 6: biology in the present: the other living primates (p. 133- Primates show a series of behavioral and anatomical tendencies that make them especially good at living in trees. Separation of bones in articular joints associated with mobility: clavicle, radius and ulna, wrist, opposable thumb, opposable big toe in many primates. Five functionally distinct vertebral types: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. Dermal ridges at ends of fingers and toes, nails instead of claws. Primates display a broad range of dietary adaptations. Although strepsirhines" and haplorhines" teeth have evolved specializations, such as the tooth comb in lemurs, the overall retention of a nonspecialized, primitive dentition reflects the order"s diverse diet. Parental investment primate parents provide prolonged care for fewer but smarter, more socially. Compared with other mammals, primates display unique parenting characteristics. These relate to the fact that primate offspring are more intelligent and behaviorally complex than are other mammals" offspring.
