Characteristics and Classification of Primates Quiz

Primates are known for their bipedal locomotion.

Cercopithecoidea is a superfamily, not a suborder of primates.

Tarsiers exhibit nocturnal behavior and possess large eyes.

Most primates move using quadrupedal locomotion.

Strepsirrhine primates primarily consume leaves.

Gorillas have a social structure with a dominant male.

Primates have a larger brain compared to other mammals.

Anthropoidea encompasses monkeys and apes.

Procumbent teeth are used for grooming.

Polygynandry involves multiple mating partners for females.

Anthropoids typically have a dental formula of 2:1:3:3.

Prosimians are often active during the day.

New World monkeys have tails capable of grasping.

Old World monkeys have ischial callosities, not New World monkeys.

Strepsirrhine primates have a dental comb for grooming.

Acaudal refers to the absence of a tail.

Tarsiers exhibit saltatorial locomotion.

Prehensile hands and feet are adapted for grasping.