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If a chimpanzee is fishing for termites using a stick, which primate anatomical
characteristics is she drawing upon to do so? - she is drawing upon having an
opposable thumb
what does the intermembral index reflect? - this reflects a type of primate
locomotion
using all four limbs to support the body during movement is referred to as which
type of locomotion? - this is referred to as quadrupedal locomotion
language experiments with chimpanzees, bonobos and gorillas induce which of
the following? - they have some ability to use signs to communicate
chimpanzees sometimes select a stem for eventual use in termite fishing and
begin stripping its leaves even before the termite mound is in sight. what does
this imply? - this implies considerable planning and forethought
behaviours such as baring canines, displays and intergroup conflict are examples
of: - agonistic behaviours
what best describes primate teeth? - these are generalized and lack
specializations
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what is a disadvantage to studying primates living in captive populations? -
natural foraging patterns are disrupted
As a group, what do primates tend to be? - they tend to be generalized
behaviours such as flirting, play and grooming are examples of: - affiliative
behaviours
Obligate bipeds have lost what generalized characteristic? - they have lost the
opposable toe
define diastema: - this is the space between adjacent teeth where canines fit
when the mouth is closed
define endocast: - this defines impressions of the inner cranium and outer brain
surface
define prognathism: - this defines projecting lower face
birth timing is established by a mother's ability to continue to provide energy.
after nine months of gestation, it is more energy efficient to provide for a neonate
than to continue gestation. this is a definition of which hypothesis? - energetics of
gestation and growth