Strepsirrhini: Lemuriformes Flashcards
Family: Lepilemuridae (nocturnal lemurs)
look like galagidae, vertical clinging/leaping, highly folivorous (leaves), small group size (pairs)
Family: Cheirogaleidae (mouse lemur)
small body size, similar niche as galagos, quadrupedal, some hibernation w/fat in tail to cope w/seasonal food shortages-torper
Family Daubentoniidae (Aye-Aye)
define by derived teeth/hands- beaver-like teeth, long middle finger; convergent evolution for squirrel niche, specialized foraging w/finger-grubs/nuts, largest brain of all lemurs, slow growth/development
Family: Lemuridae (diurnal lemurs)
multimale/multifemale soc. org.; includes Genus: Eulemur macaco, Hapelemur, Varacia, and Lemur catta
Family: Indriidae
includes Genus: Propithecus and Indri
Family Lemuridae: Genus: Eulemur macaco (black
lemur)
sexually dimorphic, the diff sexes have diff traits- size, color, markings, behavior; large complex social groups
Family Lemuridae: Genus: Hapalemur (bamboo lemur)
bamboo specialists-even high in cyanide, smallest of diurnal lemurs, vertical clinging/leaping, adaptions for diet: robust jaw/teeth w/broad strong jaws & sharp high-cusp teeth
Family Lemuridae: Genus: Varacia (Ruffed lemur)
found only in tree-tops despite lrg size (9lbs), quadrupedal, suspensory behavior, main food fruit- plant pollinator, twins/triplets left in nests w/ some male care
Family Lemuridae: Genus: Lemur catta (ring-tailed
lemurs)
female dominance, semi-terrestrial, dry very seasonal habitat affect their ecology-territorial, tails communicate internal states
Family Indriidae: Genus: Propithecus
arboreal despite lrg size (7-16lbs), vertical clinging/leaping, folivorous, diverse species found in dry forest and rainforest, sunning, multimale/multifemale soc. org.
Family Indriidae: Genus: Indri
largest of living lemurs, only in rainforest habitats (endangered by habitat loss), unusual short tail, monogamous/territorial calls (fight over territory), folivorous-limited leaves=territorial, eat soil to detox each day
