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What is the sister taxa to Anthropoids?
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Tarsiers.
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What are the two major divisions of Anthropoids?
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PLATYRRHINES: New World Monkeys.
CATARRHINES: Old World Monkeys, Apes, Humans. |
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What are the only grade of primates that have a prehensile tail?
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PLATYRRHINES: New World Monkeys.
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What are the three main types of evolutionary changes that distinguish homonids?
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(1) BIPEDALISM (more exclusive use)
(2) CHANGES IN JAWS & TEETH (3) INCREASED BRAIN SIZE. |
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How do the teeth and jaws change as hominoids evolve?
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Small canines.
Reduction in projection of face. |
