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Activity 3: Primate Classification

INTRODUCTION

Let’s see how well you can apply what you’ve learned about primates. This activity requires observation.

Note for students with accommodations: If you have an accommodation for vision, please contact me for an alternative assignment.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. View each image and answer the questions that follow. The images begin on the next page.

2. Use your last name and the activity number and save your document as a Microsoft Word doc.

IMPORTANT NOTE: No PDFs or other formats will be graded.

3. Return to eCampus, click the assignment link, and upload your document.

QUESTIONS

IMAGE 1

Primate mother and two young.

Question 1: Which primate characteristics are seen in this image?

TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.

Question 2: Which suborder would you place these primates in? Why?

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IMAGE 2

Primate clinging to a tree with its tail

Question 1: Which primate characteristics are seen in this image?

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Question 2: Is this primate from the Old World or the New World? Explain.

TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.

IMAGE 3

Dentition of a certain primate

Question 1: What is the dental formula for this primate?

TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.

Question 2: Based on this dental formula, what do you know about the geographical location of this primate?

TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.

IMAGE 4

Dentition of a certain primate

Question 1: What is the dental formula for this primate?

TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.

Question 2: Based on this dental formula, what do you know about the geographical location of this primate?

TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.

You’re finished!

GRADING

12.5 points per question possible, depending on completeness and accuracy of response.