Characteristics and Classification of Primates Quiz

Explore primate characteristics & classification. Challenge yourself with questions on anatomy, behavior, and taxonomy. How much do you know?

#1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primates?

Opposable thumbs
Binocular vision
Quadrupedalism
Nails instead of claws
#2

Which of the following is NOT a suborder of primates?

Haplorhini
Strepsirrhini
Cercopithecoidea
Platyrrhini
#3

Which of the following primates is known for its nocturnal behavior and large eyes?

Tarsier
Orangutan
Gorilla
Chimpanzee
#4

What is the primary means of locomotion for most primates?

Bipedalism
Brachiation
Quadrupedalism
Knuckle-walking
#5

What is the primary diet of most strepsirrhine primates?

Fruit
Leaves
Insects
Meat
#6

Which of the following primates is known for its social structure characterized by a dominant male?

Gorilla
Orangutan
Chimpanzee
Bonobo
#7

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes primates from other mammals?

Large body size
Quadrupedalism
Emphasis on olfaction
Highly developed brain
#8

What is the term for the group of primates that includes monkeys and apes?

Haplorhini
Strepsirrhini
Anthropoidea
Cercopithecidae
#9

What is the term for the specialized teeth used for grooming seen in primates?

Canines
Incisors
Molars
Procumbent teeth
#10

What is the term for the reproductive strategy where a female mates with multiple males?

Monogamy
Polygyny
Polyandry
Polygynandry
#11

Which of the following is a characteristic of anthropoids?

Grooming claw
Toothcomb
Dental formula of 2:1:3:3
Wet nose
#12

Which of the following is a trait commonly found in prosimians?

Color vision
Post-orbital closure
Diurnal activity
Forward-facing eyes
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of New World monkeys?

Prehensile tails
Ischial callosities
Dental formula of 2:1:3:3
Post-orbital bar
#14

Which of the following is a characteristic of Old World monkeys?

Prehensile tails
Ischial callosities
Dental formula of 2:1:3:3
Platyrrhine nose
#15

Which of the following is a feature of strepsirrhine primates?

Dry nose
Post-orbital closure
Large brain size
Dental comb
#16

What is the term for the tailless condition seen in some primates?

Prehensile
Caudal
Brachiation
Acaudal
#17

Which of the following primates is known for its unique form of locomotion called 'saltation'?

Lemur
Tarsier
Gibbon
Squirrel monkey
#18

What is the term for the specialized grasping hands and feet found in some primates?

Opposable thumbs
Pentadactyl
Syndactyl
Prehensile

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