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Darwin

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Went on trips to Galapagos Islands and discovered natural selection

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Wallace

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Co-discovered natural selection simultaneous with Darwin

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Lamark

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Popularized evolution and environment -> change in animals

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Lyell

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Founded geology

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What are the traits of primates?

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General same skeletal system
Enhanced visual perception
Nails instead of claws
Oppose-able thumbs
Reduced smell and hearing
All four types of teeth
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Pro simians

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Lower primates less human

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Anthropoids

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More closely related to humans

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Platyrrhines

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New world monkeys (south America)

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Cattarhhines

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Old world monkeys (Africa)

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