Question

Part 1: Primates vs. Non-Primates

Use material you find online or find images and descriptions of two non-primate mammals (e.g., dogs, horses, dolphins, raccoons, etc.). (Note: copy and paste small images of the non-primate mammals you choose. Please be creative and don’t just use the examples I listed here!).

1. What traits do these animals share in common with primates?

2. What important primate traits do they lack?

Answer 1

Primates:

Primates are group of placental mammals which belong to order primates characterized by the large brain, usage of hands, and complex behavior

Eg: Humans, apes, monkeys, chimpanzees, gorilla, lemur, baboon, and orangutan.

Non-Primates

Any aminals which don't belong to class of primates are classified as Non-Primates

Eg: Birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals

1. common traits between primates and non-primates

a.primates and non-primates are animals basic anatomic structures.

b.Both groups of animal share similar physiological processes.

2. Important primate trait they lack

Primates Non-Primates

a. Large complicated brain structure. a.posees small forebrain structure.

b. All primates are intelligent. b. Some are intelligent.

c. Primates Rely on vision. c. They rely on smell

d. Possess clavicle. d. Lack of clavicle.

e.They are continuous breeders. e.They are seasonal breeders.