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There are a handful of subdivisions of the Anthropoid clade that we will work through. The...

There are a handful of subdivisions of the Anthropoid clade that we will work through. The most broad division of this primate group identifies Platyrrhines and Catarrhines. What are the differences in geography and morphology between the Platyrrhines and Catarrhines?

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Answer- Arthropoids clade develop new world monkey and old-world monkey

character Platyrrhines Catarrhines
These are new world monkeys These are old world monkeys
Geographical Origin America Africa and Asia
Body size Small to medium Medium to large
Teeth 12 premolars 8 premolars
Nose Flat nose with nostrils facing sideways Downward facing nose and nostrils
Tail Prehensile Nongrasping
Parental care Males contribute to care Male rarely contribute
habitat

Arboreal and monogamous

Diurnal and Nocturnal

On the ground and polygamous

Nocturnal
Diet Nuts berries and insects Omnivorous
Example Squirrel monkey Gorilla

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