Haplorrhini: Simiiformes: Catarrhini

Question 1

Catarrhini: Family: Cercopithecidae

Answer 1

two sub-families: Cercopithecinae and Colobinae; Africa, Indian, Asia-most widely dist. of all nonhuman primates; lrgr body size than Platyrrhini- similar locomotion; less specialized behaviors/locomotion; both arboreal/terrestrial species- basic quadrupedal locomotor styles(no vertical clinging/leaping); No prehensile tail-used like rudders instead; no true brachiation; great hand dexterity; All have trichromatic vision-all diurnal

Question 2

Catarrhini: Family: Hominidae: Modern Apes

Answer 2

apes and humans; highly derived group; apes: Africa/Asia; anatomy reflects climbing: shoulder joint, clavicle, scapula, humerous, broad chest, short spinal cord (fewer lumbar vertebrae; broad pelvis (diff from monkeys w/ narrow chest, long spinal cord and narrow pelvis)