Chapter 18, Problem 43A

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The anthropoid primates.

Introduction:

The primates are the mammals, and it is the third most diverse of the mammals. They have larger brains, opposable thumb and as they are mammals, they have the mammary glands.

Explanation of Solution

The anthropoids are the mammals that resembles humans. The name anthropoid means similar to the humans.

1. They have a relatively flat face.
2. The body is covered by hair instead of fur.
3. Forward facing eyes.
4. Small immobile ears.
5. Examples: lemur, monkeys, apes, humans.