Cercopithecines Flashcards
1
Q
classification
A
haplor—> catarrhines–> old world monkeys
2
Q
location
A
Very diverse!
Sub)Sarahan Africa (generally)
Asia:
but macaques (japan, tibet, etc)
Gilabraltar (europe)
3
Q
examples
A
guenon baboon gelada mandrill macaques
4
Q
mandrills
A
colourful nose and genitals and extended canines
5
Q
diet
A
high quality food compeititon (seeds, nuts, fruits)
6
Q
morphological characteristics
A
cheeck pouches with salivary enzymes (for food compeititon)
large incisors
long faces and jaws (nut cracking)
7
Q
how many teeth
A
32
8
Q
dentition
A
2:1:2:3
large insiros for fruit biting
flat molars for grinding
9
Q
how many species
A
45
